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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.11, 569.76 and 271.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.11, 569.76 and 271.57 is: 407.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.11 : 569.76 = 271.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.11/569.76 = 271.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.11x = 569.76 × 271.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.11x = 154,729.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,729.72/380.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.07

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