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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 524.16 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 524.16 and 301.44 is: 415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 524.16 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/524.16 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 524.16 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 158,002.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,002.79/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.62

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