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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.67, 526.84 and 271.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.67, 526.84 and 271.47 is: 374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.67 : 526.84 = 271.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.67/526.84 = 271.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.67x = 526.84 × 271.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.67x = 143,018.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,018.58/381.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.72

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