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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.57, 569.84 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.57, 569.84 and 303.01 is: 453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.57 : 569.84 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.57/569.84 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.57x = 569.84 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.57x = 172,664.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,664.28/380.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.71

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