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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.82, 570.02 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.82, 570.02 and 299.82 is: 448.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.82 : 570.02 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.82/570.02 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.82x = 570.02 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.82x = 170,903.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,903.40/380.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.78

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