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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.14, 523.12 and 369.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.14, 523.12 and 369.43 is: 508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.14 : 523.12 = 369.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.14/523.12 = 369.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.14x = 523.12 × 369.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.14x = 193,256.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,256.22/380.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.38

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