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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.52, 571.72 and 273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.52, 571.72 and 273.36 is: 409.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.52 : 571.72 = 273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.52/571.72 = 273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.52x = 571.72 × 273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.52x = 156,285.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,285.38/381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.64

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