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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.30, 524.54 and 367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.30, 524.54 and 367.60 is: 507.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.30 : 524.54 = 367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.30/524.54 = 367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.30x = 524.54 × 367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.30x = 192,816.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,816.44/380.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.02

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