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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.10, 536.94 and 257.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.10, 536.94 and 257.97 is: 355.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.10 : 536.94 = 257.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.10/536.94 = 257.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.10x = 536.94 × 257.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.10x = 138,514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,514.41/389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.99

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