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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.00, 569.65 and 264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.00, 569.65 and 264.49 is: 396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.00 : 569.65 = 264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.00/569.65 = 264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.00x = 569.65 × 264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.00x = 150,669.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,669.70/380.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.50

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