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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.52, 536.76 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.52, 536.76 and 272.88 is: 376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.52 : 536.76 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.52/536.76 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.52x = 536.76 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.52x = 146,471.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,471.07/389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.03

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