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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.64, 525.33 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.64, 525.33 and 318.36 is: 439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.64 : 525.33 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.64/525.33 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.64x = 525.33 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.64x = 167,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,242.47/380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.37

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