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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.04, 535.74 and 290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.04, 535.74 and 290.64 is: 400.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.04 : 535.74 = 290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.04/535.74 = 290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.04x = 535.74 × 290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.04x = 155,707.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,707.47/389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.24

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