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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.05, 523.97 and 263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.05, 523.97 and 263.41 is: 363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.05 : 523.97 = 263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.05/523.97 = 263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.05x = 523.97 × 263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.05x = 138,017.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,017.62/380.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.16

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