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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.42, 526.70 and 360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.42, 526.70 and 360.96 is: 498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.42 : 526.70 = 360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.42/526.70 = 360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.42x = 526.70 × 360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.42x = 190,115.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,115.90/381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.45

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