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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.18, 582.98 and 272.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.18, 582.98 and 272.03 is: 407.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.18 : 582.98 = 272.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.18/582.98 = 272.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.18x = 582.98 × 272.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.18x = 158,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,583.77/389.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.48

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