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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.27, 524.78 and 205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.27, 524.78 and 205.62 is: 283.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.27 : 524.78 = 205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.27/524.78 = 205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.27x = 524.78 × 205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.27x = 107,903.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,903.57/380.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.75

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