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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.47, 572.73 and 272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.47, 572.73 and 272.19 is: 407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.47 : 572.73 = 272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.47/572.73 = 272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.47x = 572.73 × 272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.47x = 155,891.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,891.38/382.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.59

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