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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.77, 571.56 and 309.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.77, 571.56 and 309.49 is: 464.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.77 : 571.56 = 309.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.77/571.56 = 309.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.77x = 571.56 × 309.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.77x = 176,892.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,892.10/380.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.56

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