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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.03, 524.18 and 349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.03, 524.18 and 349.05 is: 481.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.03 : 524.18 = 349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.03/524.18 = 349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.03x = 524.18 × 349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.03x = 182,963.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,963.28/380.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.44

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