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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.64, 526.50 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.64, 526.50 and 374.92 is: 517.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.64 : 526.50 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.64/526.50 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.64x = 526.50 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.64x = 197,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,395.38/381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.23

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