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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.34, 571.14 and 303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.34, 571.14 and 303.66 is: 455.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.34 : 571.14 = 303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.34/571.14 = 303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.34x = 571.14 × 303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.34x = 173,432.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,432.37/380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.99

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