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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.10, 577.95 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.10, 577.95 and 270 is: 404.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.10 : 577.95 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.10/577.95 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.10x = 577.95 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.10x = 156,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,046.50/386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.16

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