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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.98, 525.47 and 287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.98, 525.47 and 287.56 is: 396.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.98 : 525.47 = 287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.98/525.47 = 287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.98x = 525.47 × 287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.98x = 151,104.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,104.15/380.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.62

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