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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.64, 524.74 and 270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.64, 524.74 and 270.07 is: 372.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.64 : 524.74 = 270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.64/524.74 = 270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.64x = 524.74 × 270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.64x = 141,716.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,716.51/380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.31

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