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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.39, 528.32 and 272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.39, 528.32 and 272.55 is: 375.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.39 : 528.32 = 272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.39/528.32 = 272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.39x = 528.32 × 272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.39x = 143,993.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,993.62/383.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.58

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