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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.18, 524.43 and 293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.18, 524.43 and 293.70 is: 404.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.18 : 524.43 = 293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.18/524.43 = 293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.18x = 524.43 × 293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.18x = 154,025.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,025.09/381.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.07

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