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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.35, 525.98 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.35, 525.98 and 368.64 is: 508.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.35 : 525.98 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.35/525.98 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.35x = 525.98 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.35x = 193,898.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,898.19/381.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.45

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