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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.30, 570.24 and 298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.30, 570.24 and 298.89 is: 448.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.30 : 570.24 = 298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.30/570.24 = 298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.30x = 570.24 × 298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.30x = 170,439.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,439.03/380.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.18

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