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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.99, 528.09 and 378.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.99, 528.09 and 378.53 is: 523.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.99 : 528.09 = 378.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.99/528.09 = 378.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.99x = 528.09 × 378.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.99x = 199,895.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,895.27/381.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.30

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