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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.57, 526.22 and 374.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.57, 526.22 and 374.39 is: 517.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.57 : 526.22 = 374.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.57/526.22 = 374.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.57x = 526.22 × 374.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.57x = 197,007.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,007.00/380.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.67

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