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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381, 525.36 and 341.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381, 525.36 and 341.73 is: 471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 525.36 = 341.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/525.36 = 341.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 525.36 × 341.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 179,531.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,531.27/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.21

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