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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.02, 538.35 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.02, 538.35 and 272.16 is: 375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.02 : 538.35 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.02/538.35 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.02x = 538.35 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.02x = 146,516.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,516.32/390.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.67

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