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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.31, 525.05 and 275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.31, 525.05 and 275.30 is: 380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.31 : 525.05 = 275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.31/525.05 = 275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.31x = 525.05 × 275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.31x = 144,542.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,542.26/380.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.06

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