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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.32, 538.92 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.32, 538.92 and 272.46 is: 376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.32 : 538.92 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.32/538.92 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.32x = 538.92 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.32x = 146,836.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,836.16/390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.20

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