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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.18, 524.68 and 354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.18, 524.68 and 354.26 is: 488.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.18 : 524.68 = 354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.18/524.68 = 354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.18x = 524.68 × 354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.18x = 185,873.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,873.14/380.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.91

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