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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.94, 530.10 and 273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.94, 530.10 and 273.54 is: 377.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.94 : 530.10 = 273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.94/530.10 = 273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.94x = 530.10 × 273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.94x = 145,003.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,003.55/383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.67

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