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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.96, 525.52 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.96, 525.52 and 264.32 is: 364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.96 : 525.52 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.96/525.52 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.96x = 525.52 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.96x = 138,905.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,905.45/380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.62

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