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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.98, 584.71 and 273.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.98, 584.71 and 273.79 is: 410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.98 : 584.71 = 273.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.98/584.71 = 273.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.98x = 584.71 × 273.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.98x = 160,087.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,087.75/389.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.50

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