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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 528.39 and 272.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 528.39 and 272.59 is: 376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 528.39 = 272.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/528.39 = 272.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 528.39 × 272.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 144,034.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,034.49/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.27

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