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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.34, 525.45 and 293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.34, 525.45 and 293.86 is: 404.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.34 : 525.45 = 293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.34/525.45 = 293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.34x = 525.45 × 293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.34x = 154,408.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,408.74/381.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.91

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