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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 526 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 526 and 243.04 is: 335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 526 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/526 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 526 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 127,839.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,839.04/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.50

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