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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.28, 571.46 and 272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.28, 571.46 and 272.84 is: 408.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.28 : 571.46 = 272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.28/571.46 = 272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.28x = 571.46 × 272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.28x = 155,919.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,919.97/381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.94

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