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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.06, 536.52 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.06, 536.52 and 283.98 is: 391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.06 : 536.52 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.06/536.52 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.06x = 536.52 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.06x = 152,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,360.95/389.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.61

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