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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.09, 524.26 and 367.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.09, 524.26 and 367.39 is: 506.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.09 : 524.26 = 367.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.09/524.26 = 367.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.09x = 524.26 × 367.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.09x = 192,607.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,607.88/380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.74

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