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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380, 524.44 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380, 524.44 and 276.56 is: 381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 524.44 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/524.44 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 524.44 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 145,039.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,039.13/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.68

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