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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.03, 524.21 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.03, 524.21 and 281.88 is: 388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.03 : 524.21 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.03/524.21 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.03x = 524.21 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.03x = 147,762.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,762.91/380.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.82

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