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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.32, 569.12 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.32, 569.12 and 308 is: 460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.32 : 569.12 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.32/569.12 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.32x = 569.12 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.32x = 175,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,288.96/380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.90

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