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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.22, 524.46 and 275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.22, 524.46 and 275.43 is: 379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.22 : 524.46 = 275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.22/524.46 = 275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.22x = 524.46 × 275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.22x = 144,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,452.02/380.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.92

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