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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.99, 571.21 and 307.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.99, 571.21 and 307.96 is: 461.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.99 : 571.21 = 307.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.99/571.21 = 307.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.99x = 571.21 × 307.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.99x = 175,907.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,907.63/380.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.71

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