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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.11, 584.12 and 273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.11, 584.12 and 273.08 is: 409.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.11 : 584.12 = 273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.11/584.12 = 273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.11x = 584.12 × 273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.11x = 159,511.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,511.44/389.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.94

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