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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.12, 524.76 and 263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.12, 524.76 and 263.48 is: 363.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.12 : 524.76 = 263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.12/524.76 = 263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.12x = 524.76 × 263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.12x = 138,263.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,263.76/380.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.74

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