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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.32, 525.99 and 288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.32, 525.99 and 288.42 is: 397.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.32 : 525.99 = 288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.32/525.99 = 288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.32x = 525.99 × 288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.32x = 151,708.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,708.84/381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.85

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