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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.45, 524.88 and 281.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.45, 524.88 and 281.11 is: 387.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.45 : 524.88 = 281.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.45/524.88 = 281.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.45x = 524.88 × 281.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.45x = 147,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,546.57/380.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.82

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