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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.31, 524.25 and 281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.31, 524.25 and 281.90 is: 388.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.31 : 524.25 = 281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.31/524.25 = 281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.31x = 524.25 × 281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.31x = 147,783.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,783.45/380.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.59

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