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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.60, 524.70 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.60, 524.70 and 293.12 is: 404.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.60 : 524.70 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.60/524.70 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.60x = 524.70 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.60x = 153,800.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,800.06/380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.10

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