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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.46, 569.61 and 293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.46, 569.61 and 293.34 is: 439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.46 : 569.61 = 293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.46/569.61 = 293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.46x = 569.61 × 293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.46x = 167,089.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,089.40/380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.18

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