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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.24, 570.68 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.24, 570.68 and 263.04 is: 394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.24 : 570.68 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.24/570.68 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.24x = 570.68 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.24x = 150,111.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,111.67/380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.78

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