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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.31, 525.02 and 263.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.31, 525.02 and 263.67 is: 364.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.31 : 525.02 = 263.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.31/525.02 = 263.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.31x = 525.02 × 263.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.31x = 138,432.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,432.02/380.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.00

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