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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.34, 536.76 and 272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.34, 536.76 and 272.70 is: 375.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.34 : 536.76 = 272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.34/536.76 = 272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.34x = 536.76 × 272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.34x = 146,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,374.45/389.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.96

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