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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.77, 526.55 and 288.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.77, 526.55 and 288.53 is: 397.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.77 : 526.55 = 288.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.77/526.55 = 288.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.77x = 526.55 × 288.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.77x = 151,921.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,921.40/381.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.94

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