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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.64, 524.52 and 275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.64, 524.52 and 275.55 is: 379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.64 : 524.52 = 275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.64/524.52 = 275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.64x = 524.52 × 275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.64x = 144,531.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,531.49/380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.71

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