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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 570.96 and 265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 570.96 and 265.70 is: 398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 570.96 = 265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/570.96 = 265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 570.96 × 265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 151,704.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,704.07/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.13

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