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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.47, 574.04 and 272.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.47, 574.04 and 272.53 is: 409.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.47 : 574.04 = 272.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.47/574.04 = 272.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.47x = 574.04 × 272.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.47x = 156,443.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,443.12/382.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.03

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