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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.73, 571.77 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.73, 571.77 and 283.26 is: 425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.73 : 571.77 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.73/571.77 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.73x = 571.77 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.73x = 161,959.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,959.57/380.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.39

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