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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.90, 526.25 and 276.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.90, 526.25 and 276.81 is: 381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.90 : 526.25 = 276.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.90/526.25 = 276.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.90x = 526.25 × 276.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.90x = 145,671.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,671.26/381.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.44

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