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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.88, 525.15 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.88, 525.15 and 270.27 is: 372.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.88 : 525.15 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.88/525.15 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.88x = 525.15 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.88x = 141,932.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,932.29/380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.64

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