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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.56, 524.55 and 297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.56, 524.55 and 297.52 is: 410.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.56 : 524.55 = 297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.56/524.55 = 297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.56x = 524.55 × 297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.56x = 156,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,064.12/380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.09

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