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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.04, 533.80 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.04, 533.80 and 270.60 is: 373.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.04 : 533.80 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.04/533.80 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.04x = 533.80 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.04x = 144,446.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,446.28/387.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.21

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