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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.21, 569.12 and 262.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.21, 569.12 and 262.39 is: 392.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.21 : 569.12 = 262.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.21/569.12 = 262.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.21x = 569.12 × 262.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.21x = 149,328.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,328.66/380.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.76

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