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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 571.84 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 571.84 and 273.60 is: 410.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 571.84 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/571.84 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 571.84 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 156,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,455.42/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.60

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