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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.78, 572.69 and 272.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.78, 572.69 and 272.57 is: 408.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.78 : 572.69 = 272.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.78/572.69 = 272.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.78x = 572.69 × 272.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.78x = 156,095.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,095.93/381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.86

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