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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.02, 525.84 and 276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.02, 525.84 and 276.14 is: 381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.02 : 525.84 = 276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.02/525.84 = 276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.02x = 525.84 × 276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.02x = 145,205.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,205.46/381.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.10

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