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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 525.18 and 293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 525.18 and 293.88 is: 404.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 525.18 = 293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/525.18 = 293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 525.18 × 293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 154,339.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,339.90/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.84

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