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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.30, 526.67 and 344.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.30, 526.67 and 344.85 is: 476.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.30 : 526.67 = 344.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.30/526.67 = 344.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.30x = 526.67 × 344.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.30x = 181,622.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,622.15/381.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.32

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