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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.51, 524.74 and 262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.51, 524.74 and 262.29 is: 361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.51 : 524.74 = 262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.51/524.74 = 262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.51x = 524.74 × 262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.51x = 137,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,632.74/380.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.71

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