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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.27, 524.79 and 275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.27, 524.79 and 275.33 is: 379.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.27 : 524.79 = 275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.27/524.79 = 275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.27x = 524.79 × 275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.27x = 144,491.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,491.74/380.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.97

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