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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.45, 524.49 and 287.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.45, 524.49 and 287.30 is: 396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.45 : 524.49 = 287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.45/524.49 = 287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.45x = 524.49 × 287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.45x = 150,685.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,685.98/380.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.07

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