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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.95, 525.65 and 347.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.95, 525.65 and 347.06 is: 477.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.95 : 525.65 = 347.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.95/525.65 = 347.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.95x = 525.65 × 347.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.95x = 182,427.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,427.73/381.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.63

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