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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 525.96 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 525.96 and 283.12 is: 390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 525.96 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/525.96 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 525.96 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 148,909.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,909.80/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.80

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