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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.09, 525.96 and 348.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.09, 525.96 and 348.29 is: 480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.09 : 525.96 = 348.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.09/525.96 = 348.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.09x = 525.96 × 348.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.09x = 183,186.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,186.61/381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.69

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