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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.25, 568.23 and 298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.25, 568.23 and 298.26 is: 445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.25 : 568.23 = 298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.25/568.23 = 298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.25x = 568.23 × 298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.25x = 169,480.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,480.28/380.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.71

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