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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.63, 571.22 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.63, 571.22 and 294.18 is: 441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.63 : 571.22 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.63/571.22 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.63x = 571.22 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.63x = 168,041.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,041.50/380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.48

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