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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.75, 530.62 and 273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.75, 530.62 and 273.98 is: 377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.75 : 530.62 = 273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.75/530.62 = 273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.75x = 530.62 × 273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.75x = 145,379.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,379.91/384.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.86

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