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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.37, 569.35 and 264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.37, 569.35 and 264.22 is: 395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.37 : 569.35 = 264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.37/569.35 = 264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.37x = 569.35 × 264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.37x = 150,433.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,433.66/380.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.49

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