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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.22, 525.60 and 373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.22, 525.60 and 373.12 is: 514.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.22 : 525.60 = 373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.22/525.60 = 373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.22x = 525.60 × 373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.22x = 196,111.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,111.87/381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.43

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