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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 523.98 and 263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 523.98 and 263.64 is: 363.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 523.98 = 263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/523.98 = 263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 523.98 × 263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 138,142.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,142.09/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.49

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