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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.99, 571.01 and 234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.99, 571.01 and 234.27 is: 351.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.99 : 571.01 = 234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.99/571.01 = 234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.99x = 571.01 × 234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.99x = 133,769.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,769.34/380.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.11

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