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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 570.78 and 234.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 570.78 and 234.42 is: 351.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 570.78 = 234.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/570.78 = 234.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 570.78 × 234.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 133,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,802.25/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.41

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