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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.20, 555.84 and 380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.20, 555.84 and 380.88 is: 525.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.20 : 555.84 = 380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.20/555.84 = 380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.20x = 555.84 × 380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.20x = 211,708.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,708.34/403.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.07

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