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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.33, 524.88 and 355.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.33, 524.88 and 355.73 is: 490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.33 : 524.88 = 355.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.33/524.88 = 355.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.33x = 524.88 × 355.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.33x = 186,715.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,715.15/380.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.93

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