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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.31, 527.11 and 308.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.31, 527.11 and 308.00 is: 425.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.31 : 527.11 = 308.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.31/527.11 = 308.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.31x = 527.11 × 308.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.31x = 162,350.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,350.43/381.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.77

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