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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.86, 527.07 and 370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.86, 527.07 and 370.34 is: 511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.86 : 527.07 = 370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.86/527.07 = 370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.86x = 527.07 × 370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.86x = 195,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,195.10/381.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.17

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