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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.20, 573.30 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.20, 573.30 and 273.78 is: 410.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.20 : 573.30 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.20/573.30 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.20x = 573.30 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.20x = 156,958.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,958.07/382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.67

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