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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.85, 526.91 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.85, 526.91 and 282.32 is: 389.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.85 : 526.91 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.85/526.91 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.85x = 526.91 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.85x = 148,757.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,757.23/381.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.57

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