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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 526.92 and 288.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 526.92 and 288.35 is: 398.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 526.92 = 288.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/526.92 = 288.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 526.92 × 288.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 151,937.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,937.38/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.66

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