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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.54, 525.32 and 293.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.54, 525.32 and 293.06 is: 404.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.54 : 525.32 = 293.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.54/525.32 = 293.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.54x = 525.32 × 293.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.54x = 153,951.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,951.23/380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.56

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