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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.19, 569.27 and 264.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.19, 569.27 and 264.39 is: 395.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.19 : 569.27 = 264.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.19/569.27 = 264.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.19x = 569.27 × 264.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.19x = 150,507.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,507.97/380.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.88

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