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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.89, 525.34 and 302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.89, 525.34 and 302.07 is: 416.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.89 : 525.34 = 302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.89/525.34 = 302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.89x = 525.34 × 302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.89x = 158,686.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,686.83/380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.62

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