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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.17, 524.98 and 359.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.17, 524.98 and 359.71 is: 496.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.17 : 524.98 = 359.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.17/524.98 = 359.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.17x = 524.98 × 359.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.17x = 188,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,840.56/380.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.73

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