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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.46, 524.16 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.46, 524.16 and 356.16 is: 490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.46 : 524.16 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.46/524.16 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.46x = 524.16 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.46x = 186,684.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,684.83/380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.68

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