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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.25, 525.72 and 341.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.25, 525.72 and 341.97 is: 471.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.25 : 525.72 = 341.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.25/525.72 = 341.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.25x = 525.72 × 341.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.25x = 179,777.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,777.84/381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.55

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