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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.52, 526.26 and 307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.52, 526.26 and 307.84 is: 424.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.52 : 526.26 = 307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.52/526.26 = 307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.52x = 526.26 × 307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.52x = 162,003.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,003.88/381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.63

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