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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.10, 525.00 and 275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.10, 525.00 and 275.02 is: 379.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.10 : 525.00 = 275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.10/525.00 = 275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.10x = 525.00 × 275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.10x = 144,385.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,385.53/380.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.86

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