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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.56, 571.20 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.56, 571.20 and 302.08 is: 453.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.56 : 571.20 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.56/571.20 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.56x = 571.20 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.56x = 172,548.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,548.10/380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.41

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