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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.41, 526.44 and 263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.41, 526.44 and 263.40 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.41 : 526.44 = 263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.41/526.44 = 263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.41x = 526.44 × 263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.41x = 138,664.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,664.30/381.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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