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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 570.03 and 289.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 570.03 and 289.81 is: 433.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 570.03 = 289.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/570.03 = 289.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 570.03 × 289.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 165,200.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,200.39/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.87

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