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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.25, 525.85 and 302.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.25, 525.85 and 302.41 is: 417.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.25 : 525.85 = 302.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.25/525.85 = 302.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.25x = 525.85 × 302.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.25x = 159,022.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,022.30/381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.11

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