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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.17, 570 and 307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.17, 570 and 307.14 is: 460.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.17 : 570 = 307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.17/570 = 307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.17x = 570 × 307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.17x = 175,066.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,066.95/380.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.50

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