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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.86, 570.10 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.86, 570.10 and 264.72 is: 396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.86 : 570.10 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.86/570.10 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.86x = 570.10 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.86x = 150,916.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,916.87/380.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.25

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