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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.08, 537.42 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.08, 537.42 and 273.16 is: 377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.08 : 537.42 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.08/537.42 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.08x = 537.42 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.08x = 146,801.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,801.65/389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.30

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