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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.82, 527.45 and 272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.82, 527.45 and 272.12 is: 374.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.82 : 527.45 = 272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.82/527.45 = 272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.82x = 527.45 × 272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.82x = 143,525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,525.70/382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.92

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