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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.11, 524.94 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.11, 524.94 and 270.38 is: 372.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.11 : 524.94 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.11/524.94 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.11x = 524.94 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.11x = 141,933.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,933.28/381.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.42

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