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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.15, 525.15 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.15, 525.15 and 301.98 is: 417.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.15 : 525.15 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.15/525.15 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.15x = 525.15 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.15x = 158,584.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,584.80/380.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.16

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