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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.56, 538.34 and 272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.56, 538.34 and 272.70 is: 375.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.56 : 538.34 = 272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.56/538.34 = 272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.56x = 538.34 × 272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.56x = 146,803.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,803.95/390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.89

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