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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.34, 524.46 and 297.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.34, 524.46 and 297.39 is: 410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.34 : 524.46 = 297.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.34/524.46 = 297.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.34x = 524.46 × 297.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.34x = 155,969.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,969.16/380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.08

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