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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.27, 525.02 and 275.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.27, 525.02 and 275.71 is: 380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.27 : 525.02 = 275.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.27/525.02 = 275.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.27x = 525.02 × 275.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.27x = 144,753.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,753.26/380.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.66

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