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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.71, 526.81 and 303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.71, 526.81 and 303.64 is: 419.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.71 : 526.81 = 303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.71/526.81 = 303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.71x = 526.81 × 303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.71x = 159,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,958.51/381.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.06

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