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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 526.08 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 526.08 and 346.56 is: 478.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 526.08 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/526.08 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 526.08 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 182,318.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,318.28/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.38

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