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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.10, 524.59 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.10, 524.59 and 356.64 is: 492.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.10 : 524.59 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.10/524.59 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.10x = 524.59 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.10x = 187,092.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,092.35/380.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.22

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