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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.52, 572.04 and 273.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.52, 572.04 and 273.37 is: 409.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.52 : 572.04 = 273.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.52/572.04 = 273.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.52x = 572.04 × 273.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.52x = 156,378.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,378.57/381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.88

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