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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.08, 536.70 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.08, 536.70 and 273.16 is: 376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.08 : 536.70 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.08/536.70 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.08x = 536.70 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.08x = 146,604.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,604.97/389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.80

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