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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.74, 570.47 and 277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.74, 570.47 and 277.88 is: 416.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.74 : 570.47 = 277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.74/570.47 = 277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.74x = 570.47 × 277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.74x = 158,522.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,522.20/380.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.35

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