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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380, 522.78 and 363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380, 522.78 and 363.80 is: 500.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 522.78 = 363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/522.78 = 363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 522.78 × 363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 190,187.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,187.36/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.49

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