Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.40, 525 and 266.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 380.40, 525 and 266.88 is: 368.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380.40 : 525 = 266.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380.40/525 = 266.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380.40x = 525 × 266.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380.40x = 140,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,112/380.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368.33
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