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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.34, 570.60 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.34, 570.60 and 322.44 is: 483.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.34 : 570.60 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.34/570.60 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.34x = 570.60 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.34x = 183,984.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,984.26/380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.74

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