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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.78, 570.18 and 319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.78, 570.18 and 319.76 is: 478.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.78 : 570.18 = 319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.78/570.18 = 319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.78x = 570.18 × 319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.78x = 182,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,320.76/380.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.81

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