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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.06, 570.40 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.06, 570.40 and 271.92 is: 408.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.06 : 570.40 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.06/570.40 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.06x = 570.40 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.06x = 155,103.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,103.17/380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.10

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