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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.39, 525.02 and 266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.39, 525.02 and 266.85 is: 368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.39 : 525.02 = 266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.39/525.02 = 266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.39x = 525.02 × 266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.39x = 140,100.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,100.25/380.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.31

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