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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.92, 570.30 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.92, 570.30 and 283 is: 423.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.92 : 570.30 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.92/570.30 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.92x = 570.30 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.92x = 161,394.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,394.90/380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.70

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