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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.45, 582.68 and 273.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.45, 582.68 and 273.41 is: 410.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.45 : 582.68 = 273.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.45/582.68 = 273.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.45x = 582.68 × 273.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.45x = 159,310.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,310.54/388.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.12

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