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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.91, 527.70 and 348.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.91, 527.70 and 348.70 is: 481.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.91 : 527.70 = 348.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.91/527.70 = 348.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.91x = 527.70 × 348.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.91x = 184,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,008.99/381.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.81

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