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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 526.08 and 270.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 526.08 and 270.78 is: 373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 526.08 = 270.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/526.08 = 270.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 526.08 × 270.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 142,451.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,451.94/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.65

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