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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.61, 525.08 and 270.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.61, 525.08 and 270.15 is: 372.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.61 : 525.08 = 270.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.61/525.08 = 270.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.61x = 525.08 × 270.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.61x = 141,849.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,849.01/380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.69

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