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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.52, 528.49 and 272.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.52, 528.49 and 272.81 is: 375.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.52 : 528.49 = 272.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.52/528.49 = 272.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.52x = 528.49 × 272.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.52x = 144,178.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,178.00/383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.93

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