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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.67, 570.06 and 278.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.67, 570.06 and 278.61 is: 417.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.67 : 570.06 = 278.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.67/570.06 = 278.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.67x = 570.06 × 278.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.67x = 158,827.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,827.87/380.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.23

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