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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.94, 526.37 and 352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.94, 526.37 and 352.53 is: 485.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.94 : 526.37 = 352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.94/526.37 = 352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.94x = 526.37 × 352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.94x = 185,559.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,559.45/381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.84

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