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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.61, 529.22 and 273.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.61, 529.22 and 273.15 is: 376.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.61 : 529.22 = 273.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.61/529.22 = 273.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.61x = 529.22 × 273.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.61x = 144,555.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,555.08/383.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.83

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