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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.43, 525.20 and 263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.43, 525.20 and 263.79 is: 364.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.43 : 525.20 = 263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.43/525.20 = 263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.43x = 525.20 × 263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.43x = 138,542.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,542.51/380.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.17

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