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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.06, 572.04 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.06, 572.04 and 272.52 is: 409.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.06 : 572.04 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.06/572.04 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.06x = 572.04 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.06x = 155,892.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,892.34/381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.10

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