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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.34, 574.55 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.34, 574.55 and 273.48 is: 409.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.34 : 574.55 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.34/574.55 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.34x = 574.55 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.34x = 157,126.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,126.57/383.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.89

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