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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.83, 525.27 and 368.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.83, 525.27 and 368.13 is: 507.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.83 : 525.27 = 368.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.83/525.27 = 368.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.83x = 525.27 × 368.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.83x = 193,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,365.02/380.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.75

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