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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.55, 525.20 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.55, 525.20 and 282.58 is: 389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.55 : 525.20 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.55/525.20 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.55x = 525.20 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.55x = 148,411.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,411.02/380.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.99

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