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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 524.97 and 355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 524.97 and 355.14 is: 489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 524.97 = 355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/524.97 = 355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 524.97 × 355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 186,437.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,437.85/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.03

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