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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.35, 570.66 and 319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.35, 570.66 and 319.60 is: 479.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.35 : 570.66 = 319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.35/570.66 = 319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.35x = 570.66 × 319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.35x = 182,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,382.94/380.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.51

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