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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.38, 525.65 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.38, 525.65 and 303.01 is: 417.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.38 : 525.65 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.38/525.65 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.38x = 525.65 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.38x = 159,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,274.38/381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.63

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