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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 568.85 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 568.85 and 270.08 is: 404.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 568.85 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/568.85 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 568.85 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 153,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,635.08/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.26

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