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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.62, 572.71 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.62, 572.71 and 273.88 is: 409.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.62 : 572.71 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.62/572.71 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.62x = 572.71 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.62x = 156,850.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,850.95/382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.94

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