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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.23, 570.24 and 270.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.23, 570.24 and 270.22 is: 405.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.23 : 570.24 = 270.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.23/570.24 = 270.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.23x = 570.24 × 270.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.23x = 154,090.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,090.25/380.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.26

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