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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 525.74 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 525.74 and 297.72 is: 411.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 525.74 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/525.74 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 525.74 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 156,523.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,523.31/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.08

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