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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.02, 526.83 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.02, 526.83 and 363.50 is: 502.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.02 : 526.83 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.02/526.83 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.02x = 526.83 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.02x = 191,502.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,502.71/381.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.61

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