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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.81, 570.76 and 293.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.81, 570.76 and 293.87 is: 440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.81 : 570.76 = 293.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.81/570.76 = 293.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.81x = 570.76 × 293.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.81x = 167,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,729.24/380.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.45

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