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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.44, 526.96 and 362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.44, 526.96 and 362.08 is: 500.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.44 : 526.96 = 362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.44/526.96 = 362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.44x = 526.96 × 362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.44x = 190,801.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,801.68/381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.21

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