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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.81, 527.26 and 307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.81, 527.26 and 307.14 is: 424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.81 : 527.26 = 307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.81/527.26 = 307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.81x = 527.26 × 307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.81x = 161,939.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,939.23/381.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.13

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