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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.72, 573.60 and 272.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.72, 573.60 and 272.86 is: 408.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.72 : 573.60 = 272.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.72/573.60 = 272.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.72x = 573.60 × 272.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.72x = 156,512.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,512.50/382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.95

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