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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 525.69 and 282.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 525.69 and 282.39 is: 389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 525.69 = 282.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/525.69 = 282.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 525.69 × 282.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 148,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,449.60/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.88

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