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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.92, 526.76 and 369.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.92, 526.76 and 369.21 is: 509.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.92 : 526.76 = 369.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.92/526.76 = 369.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.92x = 526.76 × 369.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.92x = 194,483.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,483.21/381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.23

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