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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.28, 525.72 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.28, 525.72 and 303.52 is: 418.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.28 : 525.72 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.28/525.72 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.28x = 525.72 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.28x = 159,566.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,566.53/381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.50

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