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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.26, 525.18 and 347.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.26, 525.18 and 347.50 is: 479.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.26 : 525.18 = 347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.26/525.18 = 347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.26x = 525.18 × 347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.26x = 182,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,500.05/380.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.93

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