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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.60, 526.10 and 315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.60, 526.10 and 315.99 is: 435.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.60 : 526.10 = 315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.60/526.10 = 315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.60x = 526.10 × 315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.60x = 166,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,240.76/381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.64

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