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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 524.88 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 524.88 and 245.76 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 524.88 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/524.88 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 524.88 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 128,994.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,994.51/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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