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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.84, 580.52 and 271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.84, 580.52 and 271.74 is: 406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.84 : 580.52 = 271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.84/580.52 = 271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.84x = 580.52 × 271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.84x = 157,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,750.50/387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.74

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