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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.32, 572.47 and 272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.32, 572.47 and 272.36 is: 407.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.32 : 572.47 = 272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.32/572.47 = 272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.32x = 572.47 × 272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.32x = 155,918.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,918.68/382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.82

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