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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.32, 570.06 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.32, 570.06 and 302.92 is: 454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.32 : 570.06 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.32/570.06 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.32x = 570.06 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.32x = 172,682.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,682.58/380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.05

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