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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.11, 524.55 and 263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.11, 524.55 and 263.74 is: 363.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.11 : 524.55 = 263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.11/524.55 = 263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.11x = 524.55 × 263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.11x = 138,345.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,345.48/380.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.96

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