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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.63, 524.76 and 297.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.63, 524.76 and 297.41 is: 410.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.63 : 524.76 = 297.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.63/524.76 = 297.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.63x = 524.76 × 297.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.63x = 156,068.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,068.87/380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.03

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