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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.98, 570.81 and 320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.98, 570.81 and 320.02 is: 479.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.98 : 570.81 = 320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.98/570.81 = 320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.98x = 570.81 × 320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.98x = 182,670.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,670.62/380.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.48

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