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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.70, 527.25 and 376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.70, 527.25 and 376.12 is: 519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.70 : 527.25 = 376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.70/527.25 = 376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.70x = 527.25 × 376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.70x = 198,309.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,309.27/381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.54

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