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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.27, 570.81 and 308.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.27, 570.81 and 308.99 is: 463.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.27 : 570.81 = 308.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.27/570.81 = 308.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.27x = 570.81 × 308.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.27x = 176,374.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,374.58/380.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.81

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