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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.13, 569.73 and 215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.13, 569.73 and 215.60 is: 323.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.13 : 569.73 = 215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.13/569.73 = 215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.13x = 569.73 × 215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.13x = 122,830.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,830.94/380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.13

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