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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.86, 570.78 and 277.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.86, 570.78 and 277.67 is: 416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.86 : 570.78 = 277.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.86/570.78 = 277.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.86x = 570.78 × 277.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.86x = 158,487.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,487.07/380.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.12

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