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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.80, 526.08 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.80, 526.08 and 270.64 is: 373.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.80 : 526.08 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.80/526.08 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.80x = 526.08 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.80x = 142,378.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,378.29/380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.89

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