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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.55, 526.49 and 282.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.55, 526.49 and 282.01 is: 389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.55 : 526.49 = 282.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.55/526.49 = 282.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.55x = 526.49 × 282.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.55x = 148,478.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,478.00/381.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.15

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