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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.99, 526.65 and 311.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.99, 526.65 and 311.98 is: 430.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.99 : 526.65 = 311.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.99/526.65 = 311.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.99x = 526.65 × 311.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.99x = 164,304.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,304.27/381.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.13

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