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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.58, 526.64 and 276.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.58, 526.64 and 276.63 is: 381.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.58 : 526.64 = 276.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.58/526.64 = 276.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.58x = 526.64 × 276.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.58x = 145,686.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,686.31/381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.80

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