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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.43, 525.02 and 354.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.43, 525.02 and 354.51 is: 489.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.43 : 525.02 = 354.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.43/525.02 = 354.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.43x = 525.02 × 354.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.43x = 186,123.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,123.07/380.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.24

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