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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.44, 525.01 and 205.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.44, 525.01 and 205.78 is: 283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.44 : 525.01 = 205.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.44/525.01 = 205.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.44x = 525.01 × 205.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.44x = 108,035.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,035.53/380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.98

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