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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.80, 572.04 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.80, 572.04 and 234.93 is: 352.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.80 : 572.04 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.80/572.04 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.80x = 572.04 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.80x = 134,389.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,389.36/380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.91

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