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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.85, 570.33 and 300.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.85, 570.33 and 300.66 is: 450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.85 : 570.33 = 300.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.85/570.33 = 300.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.85x = 570.33 × 300.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.85x = 171,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,475.42/380.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.24

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