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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.39, 526.94 and 271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.39, 526.94 and 271.55 is: 374.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.39 : 526.94 = 271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.39/526.94 = 271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.39x = 526.94 × 271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.39x = 143,091.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,091.53/382.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.21

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