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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 569.88 and 272.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 569.88 and 272.03 is: 407.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 569.88 = 272.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/569.88 = 272.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 569.88 × 272.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 155,021.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,021.61/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.78

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