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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 526.50 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 526.50 and 294.03 is: 405.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 526.50 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/526.50 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 526.50 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 154,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,806.80/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.77

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