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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.13, 525.65 and 263.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.13, 525.65 and 263.07 is: 362.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.13 : 525.65 = 263.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.13/525.65 = 263.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.13x = 525.65 × 263.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.13x = 138,283.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,283.40/381.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.83

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