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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.30, 527.73 and 371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.30, 527.73 and 371.70 is: 514.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.30 : 527.73 = 371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.30/527.73 = 371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.30x = 527.73 × 371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.30x = 196,157.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,157.24/381.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.44

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