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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.27, 525.18 and 375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.27, 525.18 and 375.14 is: 518.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.27 : 525.18 = 375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.27/525.18 = 375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.27x = 525.18 × 375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.27x = 197,013.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,013.40/380.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.10

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