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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.63, 526.08 and 270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.63, 526.08 and 270.75 is: 373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.63 : 526.08 = 270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.63/526.08 = 270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.63x = 526.08 × 270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.63x = 142,436.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,436.16/381.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.23

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