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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 571.20 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 571.20 and 272 is: 407.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 571.20 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/571.20 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 571.20 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 155,366.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,366.40/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.66

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