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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.90, 527.01 and 283.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.90, 527.01 and 283.83 is: 391.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.90 : 527.01 = 283.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.90/527.01 = 283.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.90x = 527.01 × 283.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.90x = 149,581.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,581.25/381.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.68

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