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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 525.36 and 360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 525.36 and 360.52 is: 497.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 525.36 = 360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/525.36 = 360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 525.36 × 360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 189,402.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,402.79/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.07

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