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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.91, 573.74 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.91, 573.74 and 272.50 is: 409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.91 : 573.74 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.91/573.74 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.91x = 573.74 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.91x = 156,344.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,344.15/381.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.37

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