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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.12, 786.72 and 380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.12, 786.72 and 380.64 is: 570.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.12 : 786.72 = 380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.12/786.72 = 380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.12x = 786.72 × 380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.12x = 299,457.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,457.10/525.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.26

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