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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.36, 571.47 and 263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.36, 571.47 and 263.82 is: 395.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.36 : 571.47 = 263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.36/571.47 = 263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.36x = 571.47 × 263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.36x = 150,765.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,765.22/381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.34

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