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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.31, 525.56 and 314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.31, 525.56 and 314.75 is: 433.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.31 : 525.56 = 314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.31/525.56 = 314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.31x = 525.56 × 314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.31x = 165,419.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,419.75/381.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.82

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