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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 524.81 and 359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 524.81 and 359.58 is: 496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 524.81 = 359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/524.81 = 359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 524.81 × 359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 188,709.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,709.38/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.55

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