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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.33, 526.25 and 287.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.33, 526.25 and 287.91 is: 397.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.33 : 526.25 = 287.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.33/526.25 = 287.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.33x = 526.25 × 287.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.33x = 151,512.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,512.64/381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.33

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