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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.77, 527.46 and 272.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.77, 527.46 and 272.06 is: 374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.77 : 527.46 = 272.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.77/527.46 = 272.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.77x = 527.46 × 272.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.77x = 143,499.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,499.09/382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.90

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