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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.13, 530.31 and 273.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.13, 530.31 and 273.77 is: 377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.13 : 530.31 = 273.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.13/530.31 = 273.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.13x = 530.31 × 273.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.13x = 145,182.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,182.97/384.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.95

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