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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.97, 573.48 and 272.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.97, 573.48 and 272.69 is: 408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.97 : 573.48 = 272.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.97/573.48 = 272.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.97x = 573.48 × 272.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.97x = 156,382.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,382.26/382.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.34

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