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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.59, 570.50 and 149.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.59, 570.50 and 149.35 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.59 : 570.50 = 149.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.59/570.50 = 149.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.59x = 570.50 × 149.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.59x = 85,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,205.49/380.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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