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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.07, 537.12 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.07, 537.12 and 369.09 is: 509.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.07 : 537.12 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.07/537.12 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.07x = 537.12 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.07x = 198,245.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,245.62/389.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.54

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