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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.89, 570.30 and 299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.89, 570.30 and 299.26 is: 448.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.89 : 570.30 = 299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.89/570.30 = 299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.89x = 570.30 × 299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.89x = 170,667.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,667.98/380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.08

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