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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.20, 528.23 and 380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.20, 528.23 and 380.44 is: 520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.20 : 528.23 = 380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.20/528.23 = 380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.20x = 528.23 × 380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.20x = 200,959.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,959.82/386.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.35

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