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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.19, 583.74 and 273.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.19, 583.74 and 273.27 is: 409.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.19 : 583.74 = 273.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.19/583.74 = 273.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.19x = 583.74 × 273.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.19x = 159,518.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,518.63/389.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.87

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