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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.28, 528.76 and 271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.28, 528.76 and 271.40 is: 374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.28 : 528.76 = 271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.28/528.76 = 271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.28x = 528.76 × 271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.28x = 143,505.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,505.46/383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.41

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