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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.01, 536.07 and 278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.01, 536.07 and 278.18 is: 383.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.01 : 536.07 = 278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.01/536.07 = 278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.01x = 536.07 × 278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.01x = 149,123.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,123.95/389.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.34

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