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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.84, 539.44 and 272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.84, 539.44 and 272.76 is: 376.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.84 : 539.44 = 272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.84/539.44 = 272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.84x = 539.44 × 272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.84x = 147,137.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,137.65/390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.47

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