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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.86, 525.63 and 351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.86, 525.63 and 351.46 is: 485.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.86 : 525.63 = 351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.86/525.63 = 351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.86x = 525.63 × 351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.86x = 184,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,737.92/380.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.05

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