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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.22, 571.92 and 271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.22, 571.92 and 271.74 is: 407.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.22 : 571.92 = 271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.22/571.92 = 271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.22x = 571.92 × 271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.22x = 155,413.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,413.54/381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.67

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