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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.68, 524.82 and 292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.68, 524.82 and 292.26 is: 402.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.68 : 524.82 = 292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.68/524.82 = 292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.68x = 524.82 × 292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.68x = 153,383.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,383.89/380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.92

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