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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.82, 571.13 and 270.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.82, 571.13 and 270.81 is: 406.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.82 : 571.13 = 270.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.82/571.13 = 270.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.82x = 571.13 × 270.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.82x = 154,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,667.72/380.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.14

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