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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.80, 525.71 and 326.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.80, 525.71 and 326.41 is: 449.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.80 : 525.71 = 326.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.80/525.71 = 326.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.80x = 525.71 × 326.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.80x = 171,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,596.50/381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.44

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