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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.84, 529.35 and 361.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.84, 529.35 and 361.05 is: 500.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.84 : 529.35 = 361.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.84/529.35 = 361.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.84x = 529.35 × 361.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.84x = 191,121.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,121.82/381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.53

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