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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.87, 570.51 and 234.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.87, 570.51 and 234.15 is: 350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.87 : 570.51 = 234.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.87/570.51 = 234.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.87x = 570.51 × 234.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.87x = 133,584.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,584.92/380.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.74

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