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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.64, 524.64 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.64, 524.64 and 349.68 is: 481.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.64 : 524.64 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.64/524.64 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.64x = 524.64 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.64x = 183,456.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,456.12/380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.97

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