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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.32, 570.48 and 295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.32, 570.48 and 295.84 is: 443.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.32 : 570.48 = 295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.32/570.48 = 295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.32x = 570.48 × 295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.32x = 168,770.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,770.80/380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.76

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