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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.55, 525 and 282.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.55, 525 and 282.54 is: 389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.55 : 525 = 282.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.55/525 = 282.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.55x = 525 × 282.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.55x = 148,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,333.50/380.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.79

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