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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.43, 525.18 and 296.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.43, 525.18 and 296.21 is: 408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.43 : 525.18 = 296.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.43/525.18 = 296.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.43x = 525.18 × 296.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.43x = 155,560.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,560.94/380.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.91

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