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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 570.26 and 303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 570.26 and 303.15 is: 454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 570.26 = 303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/570.26 = 303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 570.26 × 303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 172,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,872.80/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.31

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