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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.34, 570.83 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.34, 570.83 and 272.43 is: 408.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.34 : 570.83 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.34/570.83 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.34x = 570.83 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.34x = 155,509.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,509.85/380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.87

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