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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.08, 537.33 and 322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.08, 537.33 and 322.93 is: 445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.08 : 537.33 = 322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.08/537.33 = 322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.08x = 537.33 × 322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.08x = 173,519.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,519.98/389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.98

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