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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.48, 525.82 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.48, 525.82 and 297.50 is: 411.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.48 : 525.82 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.48/525.82 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.48x = 525.82 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.48x = 156,431.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,431.45/380.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.14

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