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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.33, 524.85 and 205.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.33, 524.85 and 205.67 is: 283.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.33 : 524.85 = 205.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.33/524.85 = 205.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.33x = 524.85 × 205.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.33x = 107,948.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,948.38/380.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.83

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