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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.85, 525.53 and 281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.85, 525.53 and 281.32 is: 388.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.85 : 525.53 = 281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.85/525.53 = 281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.85x = 525.53 × 281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.85x = 147,841.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,841.49/380.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.19

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