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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.77, 530.22 and 273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.77, 530.22 and 273.93 is: 377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.77 : 530.22 = 273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.77/530.22 = 273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.77x = 530.22 × 273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.77x = 145,241.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,241.79/384.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.48

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