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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.46, 525.86 and 288.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.46, 525.86 and 288.30 is: 397.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.46 : 525.86 = 288.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.46/525.86 = 288.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.46x = 525.86 × 288.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.46x = 151,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,605.44/381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.43

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