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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 524.58 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 524.58 and 262.62 is: 361.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 524.58 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/524.58 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 524.58 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 137,765.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,765.20/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.82

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