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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.17, 537.06 and 301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.17, 537.06 and 301.96 is: 416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.17 : 537.06 = 301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.17/537.06 = 301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.17x = 537.06 × 301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.17x = 162,170.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,170.64/389.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.71

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