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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.88, 526.26 and 294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.88, 526.26 and 294.28 is: 405.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.88 : 526.26 = 294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.88/526.26 = 294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.88x = 526.26 × 294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.88x = 154,867.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,867.79/381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.54

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