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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.44, 524.32 and 293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.44, 524.32 and 293.32 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.44 : 524.32 = 293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.44/524.32 = 293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.44x = 524.32 × 293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.44x = 153,793.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,793.54/380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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