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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.30, 526.73 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.30, 526.73 and 295.08 is: 407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.30 : 526.73 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.30/526.73 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.30x = 526.73 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.30x = 155,427.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,427.49/381.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.63

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