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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.60, 525.37 and 297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.60, 525.37 and 297.73 is: 410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.60 : 525.37 = 297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.60/525.37 = 297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.60x = 525.37 × 297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.60x = 156,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,418.41/380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.98

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