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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.90, 570.65 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.90, 570.65 and 265.28 is: 397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.90 : 570.65 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.90/570.65 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.90x = 570.65 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.90x = 151,377.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,377.85/380.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.42

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