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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.12, 537.03 and 271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.12, 537.03 and 271.01 is: 374.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.12 : 537.03 = 271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.12/537.03 = 271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.12x = 537.03 × 271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.12x = 145,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,541.84/389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.03

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