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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.40, 524.94 and 282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.40, 524.94 and 282.33 is: 389.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.40 : 524.94 = 282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.40/524.94 = 282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.40x = 524.94 × 282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.40x = 148,206.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,206.31/380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.61

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