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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.47, 580.97 and 271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.47, 580.97 and 271.28 is: 406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.47 : 580.97 = 271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.47/580.97 = 271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.47x = 580.97 × 271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.47x = 157,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,607.67/387.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.76

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