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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.57, 525.02 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.57, 525.02 and 282.56 is: 389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.57 : 525.02 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.57/525.02 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.57x = 525.02 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.57x = 148,345.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,345.61/380.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.80

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