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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.79, 525.84 and 360.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.79, 525.84 and 360.33 is: 497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.79 : 525.84 = 360.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.79/525.84 = 360.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.79x = 525.84 × 360.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.79x = 189,475.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,475.93/380.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.59

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