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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.07, 524.40 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.07, 524.40 and 220.52 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.07 : 524.40 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.07/524.40 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.07x = 524.40 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.07x = 115,640.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,640.69/380.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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