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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.32, 524.84 and 205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.32, 524.84 and 205.66 is: 283.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.32 : 524.84 = 205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.32/524.84 = 205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.32x = 524.84 × 205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.32x = 107,941.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,941.14/380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.82

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