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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.97, 529.82 and 368.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.97, 529.82 and 368.85 is: 511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.97 : 529.82 = 368.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.97/529.82 = 368.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.97x = 529.82 × 368.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.97x = 195,424.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,424.60/381.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.63

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