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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.40, 528.66 and 272.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.40, 528.66 and 272.97 is: 376.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.40 : 528.66 = 272.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.40/528.66 = 272.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.40x = 528.66 × 272.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.40x = 144,308.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,308.32/383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.39

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