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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.72, 525.39 and 275.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.72, 525.39 and 275.86 is: 380.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.72 : 525.39 = 275.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.72/525.39 = 275.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.72x = 525.39 × 275.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.72x = 144,931.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,931.46/380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.68

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