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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.35, 525.93 and 277.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.35, 525.93 and 277.13 is: 382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.35 : 525.93 = 277.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.35/525.93 = 277.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.35x = 525.93 × 277.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.35x = 145,750.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,750.98/381.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.20

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