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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.46, 527.38 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.46, 527.38 and 270.54 is: 373.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.46 : 527.38 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.46/527.38 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.46x = 527.38 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.46x = 142,677.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,677.39/382.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.05

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