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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.40, 524.44 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.40, 524.44 and 301.56 is: 415.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.40 : 524.44 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.40/524.44 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.40x = 524.44 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.40x = 158,150.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,150.13/380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.75

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