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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.54, 527.05 and 295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.54, 527.05 and 295.30 is: 407.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.54 : 527.05 = 295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.54/527.05 = 295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.54x = 527.05 × 295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.54x = 155,637.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,637.87/381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.92

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