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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.08, 526.32 and 294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.08, 526.32 and 294.80 is: 407.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.08 : 526.32 = 294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.08/526.32 = 294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.08x = 526.32 × 294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.08x = 155,159.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,159.14/381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.16

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