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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.50, 524.48 and 300.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.50, 524.48 and 300.61 is: 414.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.50 : 524.48 = 300.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.50/524.48 = 300.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.50x = 524.48 × 300.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.50x = 157,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,663.93/380.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.36

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