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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.36, 526.05 and 283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.36, 526.05 and 283.35 is: 390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.36 : 526.05 = 283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.36/526.05 = 283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.36x = 526.05 × 283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.36x = 149,056.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,056.27/381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.85

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