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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.23, 570.09 and 307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.23, 570.09 and 307.20 is: 460.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.23 : 570.09 = 307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.23/570.09 = 307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.23x = 570.09 × 307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.23x = 175,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,131.65/380.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.59

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