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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.93, 571.37 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.93, 571.37 and 265.04 is: 397.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.93 : 571.37 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.93/571.37 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.93x = 571.37 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.93x = 151,433.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,433.71/380.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.54

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