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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.46, 526.20 and 264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.46, 526.20 and 264.82 is: 365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.46 : 526.20 = 264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.46/526.20 = 264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.46x = 526.20 × 264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.46x = 139,348.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,348.28/381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.30

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