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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.90, 525.39 and 282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.90, 525.39 and 282.89 is: 390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.90 : 525.39 = 282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.90/525.39 = 282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.90x = 525.39 × 282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.90x = 148,627.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,627.83/380.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.20

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