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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 525.29 and 293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 525.29 and 293.58 is: 405.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 525.29 = 293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/525.29 = 293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 525.29 × 293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 154,213.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,213.17/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.27

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