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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.77, 525.16 and 287.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.77, 525.16 and 287.53 is: 396.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.77 : 525.16 = 287.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.77/525.16 = 287.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.77x = 525.16 × 287.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.77x = 150,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,999.25/380.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.56

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