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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.32, 537.12 and 273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.32, 537.12 and 273.04 is: 376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.32 : 537.12 = 273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.32/537.12 = 273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.32x = 537.12 × 273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.32x = 146,655.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,655.24/389.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.70

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