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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.09, 522.43 and 375.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.09, 522.43 and 375.39 is: 514.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.09 : 522.43 = 375.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.09/522.43 = 375.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.09x = 522.43 × 375.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.09x = 196,114.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,114.06/381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.61

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