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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.66, 525.93 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.66, 525.93 and 344.40 is: 474.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.66 : 525.93 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.66/525.93 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.66x = 525.93 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.66x = 181,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,130.29/381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.59

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