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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.06, 525.50 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.06, 525.50 and 276.08 is: 380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.06 : 525.50 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.06/525.50 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.06x = 525.50 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.06x = 145,080.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,080.04/381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.73

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