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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.22, 525.32 and 287.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.22, 525.32 and 287.27 is: 396.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.22 : 525.32 = 287.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.22/525.32 = 287.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.22x = 525.32 × 287.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.22x = 150,908.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,908.68/380.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.90

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