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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.56, 524.88 and 276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.56, 524.88 and 276.04 is: 380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.56 : 524.88 = 276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.56/524.88 = 276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.56x = 524.88 × 276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.56x = 144,887.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,887.88/380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.72

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