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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.16, 537.22 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.16, 537.22 and 291.24 is: 402.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.16 : 537.22 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.16/537.22 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.16x = 537.22 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.16x = 156,459.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,459.95/389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.05

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