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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.58, 526.40 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.58, 526.40 and 276.50 is: 381.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.58 : 526.40 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.58/526.40 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.58x = 526.40 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.58x = 145,545.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,545.59/381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.43

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