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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.89, 527.03 and 316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.89, 527.03 and 316.28 is: 436.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.89 : 527.03 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.89/527.03 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.89x = 527.03 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.89x = 166,689.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,689.05/381.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.48

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