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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.89, 526.53 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.89, 526.53 and 311.88 is: 430.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.89 : 526.53 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.89/526.53 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.89x = 526.53 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.89x = 164,214.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,214.18/381.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.00

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