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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.13, 528.17 and 272.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.13, 528.17 and 272.41 is: 375.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.13 : 528.17 = 272.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.13/528.17 = 272.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.13x = 528.17 × 272.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.13x = 143,878.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,878.79/383.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.54

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