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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.37, 528.76 and 272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.37, 528.76 and 272.80 is: 376.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.37 : 528.76 = 272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.37/528.76 = 272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.37x = 528.76 × 272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.37x = 144,246.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,246.73/383.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.26

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