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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.42, 570.38 and 307.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.42, 570.38 and 307.38 is: 460.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.42 : 570.38 = 307.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.42/570.38 = 307.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.42x = 570.38 × 307.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.42x = 175,324.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,324.01/380.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.87

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