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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.96, 527.16 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.96, 527.16 and 271.44 is: 374.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.96 : 527.16 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.96/527.16 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.96x = 527.16 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.96x = 143,092.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,092.31/381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.63

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