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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 524.88 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 524.88 and 297.60 is: 410.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 524.88 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/524.88 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 524.88 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 156,204.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,204.29/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.89

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