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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.20, 524.52 and 301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.20, 524.52 and 301.53 is: 415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.20 : 524.52 = 301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.20/524.52 = 301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.20x = 524.52 × 301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.20x = 158,155.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,155.89/380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.98

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