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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 571.02 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 571.02 and 312.24 is: 468.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 571.02 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/571.02 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 571.02 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 178,295.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,295.28/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.85

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