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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.80, 526.94 and 283.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.80, 526.94 and 283.83 is: 391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.80 : 526.94 = 283.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.80/526.94 = 283.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.80x = 526.94 × 283.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.80x = 149,559.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,559.96/381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.73

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