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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.87, 529.34 and 271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.87, 529.34 and 271.96 is: 375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.87 : 529.34 = 271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.87/529.34 = 271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.87x = 529.34 × 271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.87x = 143,956.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,956.62/383.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.01

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