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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.65, 525.92 and 270.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.65, 525.92 and 270.93 is: 373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.65 : 525.92 = 270.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.65/525.92 = 270.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.65x = 525.92 × 270.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.65x = 142,485.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,485.93/381.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.35

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