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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.78, 525.49 and 318.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.78, 525.49 and 318.92 is: 438.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.78 : 525.49 = 318.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.78/525.49 = 318.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.78x = 525.49 × 318.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.78x = 167,585.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,585.85/381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.96

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