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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.86, 527.39 and 287.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.86, 527.39 and 287.17 is: 396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.86 : 527.39 = 287.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.86/527.39 = 287.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.86x = 527.39 × 287.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.86x = 151,450.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,450.59/381.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.61

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