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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.44, 525.02 and 363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.44, 525.02 and 363.16 is: 501.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.44 : 525.02 = 363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.44/525.02 = 363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.44x = 525.02 × 363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.44x = 190,666.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,666.26/380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.17

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