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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.09, 523.95 and 275.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.09, 523.95 and 275.00 is: 379.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.09 : 523.95 = 275.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.09/523.95 = 275.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.09x = 523.95 × 275.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.09x = 144,083.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,083.63/380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.08

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