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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.60, 525.84 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.60, 525.84 and 271.20 is: 373.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.60 : 525.84 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.60/525.84 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.60x = 525.84 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.60x = 142,607.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,607.81/381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.71

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