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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.31, 524.21 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.31, 524.21 and 297.27 is: 409.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.31 : 524.21 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.31/524.21 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.31x = 524.21 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.31x = 155,831.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,831.91/380.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.75

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