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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.37, 525.91 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.37, 525.91 and 342.63 is: 472.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.37 : 525.91 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.37/525.91 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.37x = 525.91 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.37x = 180,192.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,192.54/381.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.49

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