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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.44, 526.08 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.44, 526.08 and 276.32 is: 381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.44 : 526.08 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.44/526.08 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.44x = 526.08 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.44x = 145,366.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,366.43/381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.10

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