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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.87, 526.70 and 288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.87, 526.70 and 288.45 is: 397.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.87 : 526.70 = 288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.87/526.70 = 288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.87x = 526.70 × 288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.87x = 151,927.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,927.34/381.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.85

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