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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.60, 524.76 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.60, 524.76 and 361.32 is: 496.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.60 : 524.76 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.60/524.76 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.60x = 524.76 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.60x = 189,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,606.28/381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.87

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