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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.58, 571.14 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.58, 571.14 and 284.64 is: 427.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.58 : 571.14 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.58/571.14 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.58x = 571.14 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.58x = 162,569.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,569.29/380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.16

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