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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.27, 537.08 and 271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.27, 537.08 and 271.11 is: 374.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.27 : 537.08 = 271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.27/537.08 = 271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.27x = 537.08 × 271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.27x = 145,608.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,608.44/389.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.06

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