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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 526.08 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 526.08 and 277.44 is: 382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 526.08 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/526.08 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 526.08 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 145,955.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,955.64/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.97

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