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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.79, 570.17 and 322.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.79, 570.17 and 322.83 is: 483.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.79 : 570.17 = 322.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.79/570.17 = 322.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.79x = 570.17 × 322.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.79x = 184,066.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,066.37/380.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.38

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