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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.88, 537.84 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.88, 537.84 and 273.60 is: 377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.88 : 537.84 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.88/537.84 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.88x = 537.84 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.88x = 147,153.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,153.02/389.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.43

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