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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.83, 578.33 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.83, 578.33 and 270.33 is: 405.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.83 : 578.33 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.83/578.33 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.83x = 578.33 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.83x = 156,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,338.60/385.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.20

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