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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.79, 581.69 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.79, 581.69 and 273.44 is: 409.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.79 : 581.69 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.79/581.69 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.79x = 581.69 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.79x = 159,053.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,053.04/388.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.10

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