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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.38, 572.38 and 272.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.38, 572.38 and 272.35 is: 407.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.38 : 572.38 = 272.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.38/572.38 = 272.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.38x = 572.38 × 272.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.38x = 155,887.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,887.31/382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.67

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