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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.63, 527.56 and 272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.63, 527.56 and 272.02 is: 375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.63 : 527.56 = 272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.63/527.56 = 272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.63x = 527.56 × 272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.63x = 143,506.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,506.87/382.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.05

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