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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 525.72 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 525.72 and 277.56 is: 382.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 525.72 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/525.72 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 525.72 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 145,918.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,918.84/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.75

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