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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.58, 526.60 and 288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.58, 526.60 and 288.16 is: 397.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.58 : 526.60 = 288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.58/526.60 = 288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.58x = 526.60 × 288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.58x = 151,742.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,742.42/381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.67

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