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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.71, 571.44 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.71, 571.44 and 308.43 is: 462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.71 : 571.44 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.71/571.44 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.71x = 571.44 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.71x = 176,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,249.24/380.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.95

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