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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.81, 525.97 and 276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.81, 525.97 and 276.59 is: 381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.81 : 525.97 = 276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.81/525.97 = 276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.81x = 525.97 × 276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.81x = 145,477.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,477.45/381.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.02

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