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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.80, 526.18 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.80, 526.18 and 294.44 is: 405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.80 : 526.18 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.80/526.18 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.80x = 526.18 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.80x = 154,928.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,928.44/381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.78

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