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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 524.26 and 351.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 524.26 and 351.87 is: 485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 524.26 = 351.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/524.26 = 351.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 524.26 × 351.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 184,471.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,471.37/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.25

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