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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.33, 526.50 and 356.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.33, 526.50 and 356.85 is: 492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.33 : 526.50 = 356.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.33/526.50 = 356.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.33x = 526.50 × 356.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.33x = 187,881.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,881.53/381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.70

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