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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 569.50 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 569.50 and 234.12 is: 350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 569.50 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/569.50 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 569.50 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 133,331.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,331.34/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.17

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