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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.23, 538.40 and 273.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.23, 538.40 and 273.59 is: 377.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.23 : 538.40 = 273.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.23/538.40 = 273.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.23x = 538.40 × 273.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.23x = 147,300.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,300.83/390.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.47

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