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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.23, 571.74 and 271.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.23, 571.74 and 271.22 is: 406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.23 : 571.74 = 271.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.23/571.74 = 271.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.23x = 571.74 × 271.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.23x = 155,067.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,067.32/381.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.76

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