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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.08, 573.12 and 272.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.08, 573.12 and 272.89 is: 409.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.08 : 573.12 = 272.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.08/573.12 = 272.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.08x = 573.12 × 272.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.08x = 156,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,398.72/382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.34

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