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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.79, 570.67 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.79, 570.67 and 265.05 is: 397.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.79 : 570.67 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.79/570.67 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.79x = 570.67 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.79x = 151,256.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,256.08/380.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.22

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