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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.85, 525.24 and 276.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.85, 525.24 and 276.63 is: 381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.85 : 525.24 = 276.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.85/525.24 = 276.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.85x = 525.24 × 276.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.85x = 145,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,297.14/380.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.51

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