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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 526.14 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 526.14 and 363 is: 501.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 526.14 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/526.14 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 526.14 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 190,988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,988.82/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.92

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