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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.24, 524.04 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.24, 524.04 and 362.96 is: 500.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.24 : 524.04 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.24/524.04 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.24x = 524.04 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.24x = 190,205.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,205.56/380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.23

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