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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.64, 526.38 and 288.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.64, 526.38 and 288.39 is: 397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.64 : 526.38 = 288.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.64/526.38 = 288.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.64x = 526.38 × 288.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.64x = 151,803.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,803.45/381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.77

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