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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.21, 571.57 and 312.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.21, 571.57 and 312.23 is: 469.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.21 : 571.57 = 312.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.21/571.57 = 312.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.21x = 571.57 × 312.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.21x = 178,461.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,461.95/380.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.38

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