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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 569.54 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 569.54 and 303.22 is: 454.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 569.54 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/569.54 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 569.54 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 172,695.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,695.92/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.27

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