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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.74, 570.92 and 234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.74, 570.92 and 234.58 is: 351.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.74 : 570.92 = 234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.74/570.92 = 234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.74x = 570.92 × 234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.74x = 133,926.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,926.41/380.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.75

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