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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.41, 537.28 and 271.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.41, 537.28 and 271.25 is: 374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.41 : 537.28 = 271.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.41/537.28 = 271.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.41x = 537.28 × 271.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.41x = 145,737.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,737.87/389.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.26

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