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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 569.97 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 569.97 and 272.52 is: 408.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 569.97 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/569.97 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 569.97 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 155,328.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,328.22/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.01

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