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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.55, 570.81 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.55, 570.81 and 264.66 is: 396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.55 : 570.81 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.55/570.81 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.55x = 570.81 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.55x = 151,070.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,070.57/380.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.98

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