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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.07, 527.47 and 272.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.07, 527.47 and 272.35 is: 375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.07 : 527.47 = 272.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.07/527.47 = 272.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.07x = 527.47 × 272.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.07x = 143,656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,656.45/383.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.01

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