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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.58, 525.42 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.58, 525.42 and 264.30 is: 364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.58 : 525.42 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.58/525.42 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.58x = 525.42 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.58x = 138,868.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,868.51/380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.89

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