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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.10, 569.67 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.10, 569.67 and 270.24 is: 405.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.10 : 569.67 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.10/569.67 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.10x = 569.67 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.10x = 153,944.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,944.77/380.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.02

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