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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.75, 524.40 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.75, 524.40 and 376.80 is: 518.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.75 : 524.40 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.75/524.40 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.75x = 524.40 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.75x = 197,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,593.92/380.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.96

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