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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.93, 525.24 and 262.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.93, 525.24 and 262.97 is: 362.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.93 : 525.24 = 262.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.93/525.24 = 262.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.93x = 525.24 × 262.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.93x = 138,119.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,119.74/380.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.59

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