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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.80, 527.46 and 271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.80, 527.46 and 271.64 is: 375.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.80 : 527.46 = 271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.80/527.46 = 271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.80x = 527.46 × 271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.80x = 143,279.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,279.23/381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.27

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