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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.10, 536.76 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.10, 536.76 and 272.46 is: 375.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.10 : 536.76 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.10/536.76 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.10x = 536.76 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.10x = 146,245.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,245.63/389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.86

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