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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.92, 529.56 and 273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.92, 529.56 and 273.52 is: 377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.92 : 529.56 = 273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.92/529.56 = 273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.92x = 529.56 × 273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.92x = 144,845.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,845.25/383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.28

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