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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.12, 538.41 and 272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.12, 538.41 and 272.01 is: 375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.12 : 538.41 = 272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.12/538.41 = 272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.12x = 538.41 × 272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.12x = 146,452.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,452.90/390.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.40

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