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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.93, 580.05 and 271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.93, 580.05 and 271.01 is: 406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.93 : 580.05 = 271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.93/580.05 = 271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.93x = 580.05 × 271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.93x = 157,196.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,196.45/386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.27

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