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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.67, 569.78 and 270.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.67, 569.78 and 270.71 is: 405.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.67 : 569.78 = 270.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.67/569.78 = 270.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.67x = 569.78 × 270.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.67x = 154,245.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,245.14/380.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.19

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