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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.83, 540.17 and 273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.83, 540.17 and 273.63 is: 377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.83 : 540.17 = 273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.83/540.17 = 273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.83x = 540.17 × 273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.83x = 147,805.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,805.35/391.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.22

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