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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.12, 529.38 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.12, 529.38 and 273.60 is: 377.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.12 : 529.38 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.12/529.38 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.12x = 529.38 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.12x = 144,838.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,838.37/384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.07

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