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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.27, 525.78 and 288.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.27, 525.78 and 288.02 is: 397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.27 : 525.78 = 288.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.27/525.78 = 288.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.27x = 525.78 × 288.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.27x = 151,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,432.53/381.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.18

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