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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.33, 526.67 and 295.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.33, 526.67 and 295.05 is: 407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.33 : 526.67 = 295.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.33/526.67 = 295.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.33x = 526.67 × 295.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.33x = 155,392.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,392.51/381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.50

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