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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 522.15 and 366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 522.15 and 366.54 is: 502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 522.15 = 366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/522.15 = 366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 522.15 × 366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 191,388.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,388.86/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.17

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