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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.92, 527.00 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.92, 527.00 and 283.50 is: 391.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.92 : 527.00 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.92/527.00 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.92x = 527.00 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.92x = 149,403.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,403.08/381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.19

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