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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 526.44 and 362.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 526.44 and 362.86 is: 501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 526.44 = 362.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/526.44 = 362.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 526.44 × 362.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 191,024.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,024.02/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.32

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