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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.05, 525 and 293.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.05, 525 and 293.83 is: 405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.05 : 525 = 293.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.05/525 = 293.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.05x = 525 × 293.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.05x = 154,260.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,260.75/380.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.90

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