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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.93, 525.35 and 282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.93, 525.35 and 282.92 is: 390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.93 : 525.35 = 282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.93/525.35 = 282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.93x = 525.35 × 282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.93x = 148,630.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,630.10/380.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.18

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