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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.12, 538.11 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.12, 538.11 and 273.48 is: 377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.12 : 538.11 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.12/538.11 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.12x = 538.11 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.12x = 147,162.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,162.32/390.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.22

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