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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.58, 526.50 and 282.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.58, 526.50 and 282.15 is: 389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.58 : 526.50 = 282.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.58/526.50 = 282.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.58x = 526.50 × 282.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.58x = 148,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,551.98/381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.31

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