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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.48, 526.38 and 294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.48, 526.38 and 294.20 is: 405.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.48 : 526.38 = 294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.48/526.38 = 294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.48x = 526.38 × 294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.48x = 154,861.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,861.00/381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.95

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