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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.30, 531.62 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.30, 531.62 and 273.60 is: 377.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.30 : 531.62 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.30/531.62 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.30x = 531.62 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.30x = 145,451.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,451.23/385.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.50

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