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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.70, 528.92 and 380.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.70, 528.92 and 380.94 is: 521.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.70 : 528.92 = 380.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.70/528.92 = 380.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.70x = 528.92 × 380.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.70x = 201,484.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,484.88/386.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.04

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