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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.43, 570.28 and 217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.43, 570.28 and 217.80 is: 326.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.43 : 570.28 = 217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.43/570.28 = 217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.43x = 570.28 × 217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.43x = 124,203.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,203.59/380.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.49

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