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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.18, 570 and 289.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.18, 570 and 289.46 is: 433.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.18 : 570 = 289.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.18/570 = 289.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.18x = 570 × 289.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.18x = 164,992.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,992.20/380.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.98

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