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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.90, 525.87 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.90, 525.87 and 360.54 is: 496.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.90 : 525.87 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.90/525.87 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.90x = 525.87 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.90x = 189,597.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,597.17/381.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.46

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