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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.66, 525.87 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.66, 525.87 and 367.26 is: 506.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.66 : 525.87 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.66/525.87 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.66x = 525.87 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.66x = 193,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,131.02/381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.03

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