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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.43, 524.73 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.43, 524.73 and 268.62 is: 370.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.43 : 524.73 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.43/524.73 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.43x = 524.73 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.43x = 140,952.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,952.97/380.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.51

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