Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.34, 525.36 and 315.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 381.34, 525.36 and 315.64 is: 434.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381.34 : 525.36 = 315.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381.34/525.36 = 315.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381.34x = 525.36 × 315.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381.34x = 165,824.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,824.63/381.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434.85
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