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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.26, 524.76 and 205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.26, 524.76 and 205.61 is: 283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.26 : 524.76 = 205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.26/524.76 = 205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.26x = 524.76 × 205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.26x = 107,893.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,893.81/380.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.74

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