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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390, 538.23 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390, 538.23 and 273.84 is: 377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390 : 538.23 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390/538.23 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390x = 538.23 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390x = 147,388.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,388.90/390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.92

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