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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.29, 571.50 and 271.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.29, 571.50 and 271.58 is: 407.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.29 : 571.50 = 271.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.29/571.50 = 271.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.29x = 571.50 × 271.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.29x = 155,205.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,205.11/381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.06

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