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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.60, 524.88 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.60, 524.88 and 276.40 is: 381.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.60 : 524.88 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.60/524.88 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.60x = 524.88 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.60x = 145,076.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,076.83/380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.18

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