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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 525.96 and 362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 525.96 and 362.34 is: 500.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 525.96 = 362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/525.96 = 362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 525.96 × 362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 190,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,576.35/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.59

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