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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 571.96 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 571.96 and 273.38 is: 409.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 571.96 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/571.96 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 571.96 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 156,359.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,359.91/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.19

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