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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.23, 569.07 and 272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.23, 569.07 and 272.74 is: 408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.23 : 569.07 = 272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.23/569.07 = 272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.23x = 569.07 × 272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.23x = 155,208.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,208.15/380.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.20

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