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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.03, 529.38 and 273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.03, 529.38 and 273.74 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.03 : 529.38 = 273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.03/529.38 = 273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.03x = 529.38 × 273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.03x = 144,909.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,909.83/384.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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