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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.95, 571.43 and 319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.95, 571.43 and 319.98 is: 479.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.95 : 571.43 = 319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.95/571.43 = 319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.95x = 571.43 × 319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.95x = 182,841.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,841.71/380.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.96

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