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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.91, 572.24 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.91, 572.24 and 271.50 is: 407.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.91 : 572.24 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.91/572.24 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.91x = 572.24 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.91x = 155,363.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,363.16/380.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.87

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