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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.23, 569.75 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.23, 569.75 and 277.04 is: 415.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.23 : 569.75 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.23/569.75 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.23x = 569.75 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.23x = 157,845.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,845.14/380.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.13

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