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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.41, 524.82 and 291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.41, 524.82 and 291.92 is: 402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.41 : 524.82 = 291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.41/524.82 = 291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.41x = 524.82 × 291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.41x = 153,203.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,203.92/380.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.74

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