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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.30, 578.10 and 270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.30, 578.10 and 270.20 is: 404.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.30 : 578.10 = 270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.30/578.10 = 270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.30x = 578.10 × 270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.30x = 156,202.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,202.62/386.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.36

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