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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.07, 537.39 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.07, 537.39 and 284.49 is: 392.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.07 : 537.39 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.07/537.39 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.07x = 537.39 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.07x = 152,882.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,882.08/389.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.94

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