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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.59, 570.17 and 276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.59, 570.17 and 276.71 is: 414.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.59 : 570.17 = 276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.59/570.17 = 276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.59x = 570.17 × 276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.59x = 157,769.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,769.58/380.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.54

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