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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 524.12 and 287.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 524.12 and 287.33 is: 395.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 524.12 = 287.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/524.12 = 287.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 524.12 × 287.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 150,591.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,591.34/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.56

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