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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.68, 525.54 and 322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.68, 525.54 and 322.36 is: 445.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.68 : 525.54 = 322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.68/525.54 = 322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.68x = 525.54 × 322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.68x = 169,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,413.07/380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.03

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