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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.57, 571.13 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.57, 571.13 and 294.12 is: 441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.57 : 571.13 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.57/571.13 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.57x = 571.13 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.57x = 167,980.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,980.76/380.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.39

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