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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.02, 537.94 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.02, 537.94 and 273.38 is: 377.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.02 : 537.94 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.02/537.94 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.02x = 537.94 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.02x = 147,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,059.69/390.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.06

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