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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.44, 570.66 and 293.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.44, 570.66 and 293.90 is: 440.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.44 : 570.66 = 293.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.44/570.66 = 293.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.44x = 570.66 × 293.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.44x = 167,718.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,718.40/380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.86

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