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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.54, 574.66 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.54, 574.66 and 273.12 is: 410.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.54 : 574.66 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.54/574.66 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.54x = 574.66 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.54x = 156,951.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,951.14/382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.29

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