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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.92, 525.92 and 287.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.92, 525.92 and 287.86 is: 397.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.92 : 525.92 = 287.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.92/525.92 = 287.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.92x = 525.92 × 287.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.92x = 151,391.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,391.33/380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.44

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