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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.02, 524.13 and 286.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.02, 524.13 and 286.78 is: 395.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.02 : 524.13 = 286.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.02/524.13 = 286.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.02x = 524.13 × 286.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.02x = 150,308.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,308.57/380.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.53

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