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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.37, 527.85 and 272.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.37, 527.85 and 272.21 is: 375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.37 : 527.85 = 272.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.37/527.85 = 272.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.37x = 527.85 × 272.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.37x = 143,683.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,683.41/382.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.78

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