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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.72, 572.60 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.72, 572.60 and 273.72 is: 410.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.72 : 572.60 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.72/572.60 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.72x = 572.60 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.72x = 156,732.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,732.07/381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.59

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