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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.15, 524.54 and 370.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.15, 524.54 and 370.45 is: 509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.15 : 524.54 = 370.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.15/524.54 = 370.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.15x = 524.54 × 370.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.15x = 194,312.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,312.68/381.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.81

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