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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.26, 539.64 and 273.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.26, 539.64 and 273.27 is: 376.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.26 : 539.64 = 273.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.26/539.64 = 273.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.26x = 539.64 × 273.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.26x = 147,467.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,467.42/391.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.90

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