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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 570.56 and 273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 570.56 and 273.74 is: 409.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 570.56 = 273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/570.56 = 273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 570.56 × 273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 156,185.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,185.09/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.68

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