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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.63, 526.71 and 319.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.63, 526.71 and 319.37 is: 440.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.63 : 526.71 = 319.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.63/526.71 = 319.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.63x = 526.71 × 319.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.63x = 168,212.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,212.74/381.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.77

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