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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 569.48 and 206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 569.48 and 206.67 is: 309.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 569.48 = 206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/569.48 = 206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 569.48 × 206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 117,693.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,693.40/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.49

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