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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.75, 570.11 and 320.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.75, 570.11 and 320.00 is: 479.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.75 : 570.11 = 320.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.75/570.11 = 320.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.75x = 570.11 × 320.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.75x = 182,430.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,430.75/380.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.14

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