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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.81, 525.15 and 276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.81, 525.15 and 276.59 is: 381.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.81 : 525.15 = 276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.81/525.15 = 276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.81x = 525.15 × 276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.81x = 145,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,251.24/380.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.43

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