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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.55, 529.82 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.55, 529.82 and 272.48 is: 375.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.55 : 529.82 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.55/529.82 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.55x = 529.82 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.55x = 144,365.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,365.35/384.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.41

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