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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.87, 525.96 and 293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.87, 525.96 and 293.45 is: 404.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.87 : 525.96 = 293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.87/525.96 = 293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.87x = 525.96 × 293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.87x = 154,340.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,340.33/381.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.17

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