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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.59, 570.88 and 299.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.59, 570.88 and 299.96 is: 449.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.59 : 570.88 = 299.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.59/570.88 = 299.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.59x = 570.88 × 299.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.59x = 171,241.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,241.16/380.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.94

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