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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.88, 527.26 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.88, 527.26 and 282.32 is: 389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.88 : 527.26 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.88/527.26 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.88x = 527.26 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.88x = 148,855.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,855.21/381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.79

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