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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.34, 525.02 and 293.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.34, 525.02 and 293.27 is: 404.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.34 : 525.02 = 293.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.34/525.02 = 293.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.34x = 525.02 × 293.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.34x = 153,972.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,972.62/380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.83

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