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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.88, 570.24 and 283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.88, 570.24 and 283.20 is: 424.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.88 : 570.24 = 283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.88/570.24 = 283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.88x = 570.24 × 283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.88x = 161,491.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,491.97/380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.00

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