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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 524.94 and 293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 524.94 and 293.80 is: 405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 524.94 = 293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/524.94 = 293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 524.94 × 293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 154,227.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,227.37/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.78

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