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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.45, 526.05 and 271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.45, 526.05 and 271.02 is: 373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.45 : 526.05 = 271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.45/526.05 = 271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.45x = 526.05 × 271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.45x = 142,570.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,570.07/381.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.76

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