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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.02, 583.08 and 272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.02, 583.08 and 272.84 is: 408.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.02 : 583.08 = 272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.02/583.08 = 272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.02x = 583.08 × 272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.02x = 159,087.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,087.55/389.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.94

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