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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.33, 525.00 and 262.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.33, 525.00 and 262.91 is: 362.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.33 : 525.00 = 262.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.33/525.00 = 262.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.33x = 525.00 × 262.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.33x = 138,027.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,027.75/380.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.92

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