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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.72, 525.12 and 368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.72, 525.12 and 368.02 is: 507.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.72 : 525.12 = 368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.72/525.12 = 368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.72x = 525.12 × 368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.72x = 193,254.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,254.66/380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.60

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