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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.79, 525.49 and 206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.79, 525.49 and 206.13 is: 284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.79 : 525.49 = 206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.79/525.49 = 206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.79x = 525.49 × 206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.79x = 108,318.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,318.22/380.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.46

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