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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.64, 571.12 and 273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.64, 571.12 and 273.64 is: 409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.64 : 571.12 = 273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.64/571.12 = 273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.64x = 571.12 × 273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.64x = 156,281.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,281.28/381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.50

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