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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.92, 529.50 and 273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.92, 529.50 and 273.31 is: 376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.92 : 529.50 = 273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.92/529.50 = 273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.92x = 529.50 × 273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.92x = 144,717.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,717.65/383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.95

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