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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.47, 569.73 and 270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.47, 569.73 and 270.19 is: 404.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.47 : 569.73 = 270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.47/569.73 = 270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.47x = 569.73 × 270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.47x = 153,935.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,935.35/380.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.59

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