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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.25, 526.26 and 293.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.25, 526.26 and 293.77 is: 405.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.25 : 526.26 = 293.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.25/526.26 = 293.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.25x = 526.26 × 293.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.25x = 154,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,599.40/381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.51

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