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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.32, 524.64 and 275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.32, 524.64 and 275.77 is: 380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.32 : 524.64 = 275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.32/524.64 = 275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.32x = 524.64 × 275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.32x = 144,679.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,679.97/380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.42

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