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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.03, 524.46 and 318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.03, 524.46 and 318.17 is: 437.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.03 : 524.46 = 318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.03/524.46 = 318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.03x = 524.46 × 318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.03x = 166,864.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,864.82/381.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.93

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