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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.88, 525.22 and 342.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.88, 525.22 and 342.13 is: 471.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.88 : 525.22 = 342.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.88/525.22 = 342.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.88x = 525.22 × 342.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.88x = 179,693.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,693.52/380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.79

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