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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.13, 570.74 and 289.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.13, 570.74 and 289.41 is: 434.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.13 : 570.74 = 289.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.13/570.74 = 289.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.13x = 570.74 × 289.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.13x = 165,176.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,176.42/380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.53

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