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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.55, 570.82 and 263.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.55, 570.82 and 263.31 is: 394.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.55 : 570.82 = 263.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.55/570.82 = 263.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.55x = 570.82 × 263.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.55x = 150,302.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,302.61/380.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.96

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