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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.08, 525.90 and 287.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.08, 525.90 and 287.66 is: 396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.08 : 525.90 = 287.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.08/525.90 = 287.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.08x = 525.90 × 287.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.08x = 151,277.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,277.76/381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.98

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