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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.88, 570.82 and 322.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.88, 570.82 and 322.67 is: 483.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.88 : 570.82 = 322.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.88/570.82 = 322.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.88x = 570.82 × 322.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.88x = 184,186.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,186.49/380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.59

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