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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.25, 525.58 and 270.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.25, 525.58 and 270.98 is: 373.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.25 : 525.58 = 270.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.25/525.58 = 270.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.25x = 525.58 × 270.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.25x = 142,421.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,421.67/381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.57

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