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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.69, 569.72 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.69, 569.72 and 234.38 is: 350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.69 : 569.72 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.69/569.72 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.69x = 569.72 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.69x = 133,526.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,526.95/380.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.75

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