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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.01, 526.95 and 271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.01, 526.95 and 271.64 is: 374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.01 : 526.95 = 271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.01/526.95 = 271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.01x = 526.95 × 271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.01x = 143,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,138.06/382.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.70

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