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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 400.04 and 273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 400.04 and 273.52 is: 377.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 400.04 = 273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/400.04 = 273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 400.04 × 273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 109,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,418.94/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.72

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