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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.07, 535.41 and 379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.07, 535.41 and 379.49 is: 522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.07 : 535.41 = 379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.07/535.41 = 379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.07x = 535.41 × 379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.07x = 203,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,180.06/389.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.22

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