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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.28, 525.76 and 307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.28, 525.76 and 307.36 is: 423.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.28 : 525.76 = 307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.28/525.76 = 307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.28x = 525.76 × 307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.28x = 161,597.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,597.59/381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.83

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