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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.83, 526.50 and 271.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.83, 526.50 and 271.34 is: 374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.83 : 526.50 = 271.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.83/526.50 = 271.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.83x = 526.50 × 271.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.83x = 142,860.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,860.51/381.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.15

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