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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.48, 526.73 and 308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.48, 526.73 and 308.13 is: 425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.48 : 526.73 = 308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.48/526.73 = 308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.48x = 526.73 × 308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.48x = 162,299.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,299.77/381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.45

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