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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.66, 526.93 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.66, 526.93 and 311.88 is: 430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.66 : 526.93 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.66/526.93 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.66x = 526.93 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.66x = 164,338.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,338.93/381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.60

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