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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.61, 570.96 and 285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.61, 570.96 and 285.03 is: 427.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.61 : 570.96 = 285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.61/570.96 = 285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.61x = 570.96 × 285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.61x = 162,740.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,740.73/380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.58

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