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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.74, 526.82 and 288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.74, 526.82 and 288.32 is: 397.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.74 : 526.82 = 288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.74/526.82 = 288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.74x = 526.82 × 288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.74x = 151,888.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,888.67/381.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.89

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