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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.54, 526.70 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.54, 526.70 and 294.06 is: 405.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.54 : 526.70 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.54/526.70 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.54x = 526.70 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.54x = 154,881.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,881.40/381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.94

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