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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.34, 524.07 and 292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.34, 524.07 and 292.86 is: 403.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.34 : 524.07 = 292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.34/524.07 = 292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.34x = 524.07 × 292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.34x = 153,479.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,479.14/380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.53

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