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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.01, 536.87 and 290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.01, 536.87 and 290.60 is: 401.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.01 : 536.87 = 290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.01/536.87 = 290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.01x = 536.87 × 290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.01x = 156,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,012.80/389.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.05

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