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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 570.94 and 303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 570.94 and 303.64 is: 455.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 570.94 = 303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/570.94 = 303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 570.94 × 303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 173,360.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,360.22/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.30

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