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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.13, 523.77 and 295.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.13, 523.77 and 295.59 is: 407.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.13 : 523.77 = 295.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.13/523.77 = 295.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.13x = 523.77 × 295.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.13x = 154,821.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,821.17/380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.28

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