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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.20, 537.36 and 356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.20, 537.36 and 356.32 is: 491.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.20 : 537.36 = 356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.20/537.36 = 356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.20x = 537.36 × 356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.20x = 191,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,472.12/389.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.96

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