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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.54, 526.03 and 376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.54, 526.03 and 376.38 is: 518.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.54 : 526.03 = 376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.54/526.03 = 376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.54x = 526.03 × 376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.54x = 197,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,988.35/381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.91

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