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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 525.12 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 525.12 and 263.52 is: 364.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 525.12 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/525.12 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 525.12 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 138,379.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,379.62/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.00

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