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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.18, 525.72 and 350.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.18, 525.72 and 350.18 is: 482.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.18 : 525.72 = 350.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.18/525.72 = 350.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.18x = 525.72 × 350.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.18x = 184,096.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,096.63/381.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.97

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