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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.86, 525.44 and 292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.86, 525.44 and 292.41 is: 403.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.86 : 525.44 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.86/525.44 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.86x = 525.44 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.86x = 153,644.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,644.64/380.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.42

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