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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.97, 525.83 and 371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.97, 525.83 and 371.12 is: 512.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.97 : 525.83 = 371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.97/525.83 = 371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.97x = 525.83 × 371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.97x = 195,141.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,141.54/380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.22

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