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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.54, 526.65 and 283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.54, 526.65 and 283.62 is: 391.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.54 : 526.65 = 283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.54/526.65 = 283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.54x = 526.65 × 283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.54x = 149,368.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,368.47/381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.49

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