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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.19, 526.22 and 287.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.19, 526.22 and 287.98 is: 397.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.19 : 526.22 = 287.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.19/526.22 = 287.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.19x = 526.22 × 287.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.19x = 151,540.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,540.84/381.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.55

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