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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381, 525.24 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381, 525.24 and 270.74 is: 373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 525.24 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/525.24 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 525.24 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 142,200.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,200.85/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.23

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