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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 381.52 and 271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 381.52 and 271.98 is: 376.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 381.52 = 271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/381.52 = 271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 381.52 × 271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 103,765.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,765.81/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.89

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