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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.84, 573.12 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.84, 573.12 and 277.83 is: 417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.84 : 573.12 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.84/573.12 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.84x = 573.12 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.84x = 159,229.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,229.93/381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.01

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