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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.57, 569.53 and 234.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.57, 569.53 and 234.25 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.57 : 569.53 = 234.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.57/569.53 = 234.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.57x = 569.53 × 234.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.57x = 133,410.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,410.39/380.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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