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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.52, 538.68 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.52, 538.68 and 273.88 is: 377.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.52 : 538.68 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.52/538.68 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.52x = 538.68 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.52x = 147,533.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,533.68/390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.79

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