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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.33, 570.14 and 206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.33, 570.14 and 206.74 is: 309.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.33 : 570.14 = 206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.33/570.14 = 206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.33x = 570.14 × 206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.33x = 117,870.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,870.74/380.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.92

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