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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.14, 571.02 and 265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.14, 571.02 and 265.34 is: 397.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.14 : 571.02 = 265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.14/571.02 = 265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.14x = 571.02 × 265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.14x = 151,514.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,514.45/381.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.53

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