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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386, 579.28 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386, 579.28 and 270.32 is: 405.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386 : 579.28 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386/579.28 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386x = 579.28 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386x = 156,590.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,590.97/386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.68

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