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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 570.73 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 570.73 and 218.08 is: 326.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 570.73 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/570.73 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 570.73 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 124,464.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,464.80/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.89

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