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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.49, 569.71 and 265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.49, 569.71 and 265.06 is: 396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.49 : 569.71 = 265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.49/569.71 = 265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.49x = 569.71 × 265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.49x = 151,007.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,007.33/380.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.88

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