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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.21, 524.74 and 302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.21, 524.74 and 302.14 is: 416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.21 : 524.74 = 302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.21/524.74 = 302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.21x = 524.74 × 302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.21x = 158,542.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,542.88/380.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.99

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