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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.54, 570.62 and 264.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.54, 570.62 and 264.89 is: 397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.54 : 570.62 = 264.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.54/570.62 = 264.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.54x = 570.62 × 264.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.54x = 151,147.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,147.35/380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.20

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