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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.36, 523.90 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.36, 523.90 and 291.94 is: 402.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.36 : 523.90 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.36/523.90 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.36x = 523.90 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.36x = 152,947.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,947.37/380.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.11

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