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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.15, 524.61 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.15, 524.61 and 205.50 is: 283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.15 : 524.61 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.15/524.61 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.15x = 524.61 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.15x = 107,804.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,804.61/380.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.58

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