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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.64, 526.06 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.64, 526.06 and 319.68 is: 440.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.64 : 526.06 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.64/526.06 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.64x = 526.06 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.64x = 168,170.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,170.86/381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.65

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