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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.74, 528.30 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.74, 528.30 and 272.52 is: 376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.74 : 528.30 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.74/528.30 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.74x = 528.30 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.74x = 143,972.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,972.32/382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.16

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