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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.50, 526.26 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.50, 526.26 and 271.14 is: 374.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.50 : 526.26 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.50/526.26 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.50x = 526.26 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.50x = 142,690.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,690.14/381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.02

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