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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.53, 570.16 and 270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.53, 570.16 and 270.11 is: 405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.53 : 570.16 = 270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.53/570.16 = 270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.53x = 570.16 × 270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.53x = 154,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,005.92/379.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.78

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