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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.01, 525.84 and 318.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.01, 525.84 and 318.73 is: 439.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.01 : 525.84 = 318.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.01/525.84 = 318.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.01x = 525.84 × 318.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.01x = 167,600.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,600.98/381.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.89

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