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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.22, 537.20 and 256.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.22, 537.20 and 256.21 is: 353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.22 : 537.20 = 256.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.22/537.20 = 256.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.22x = 537.20 × 256.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.22x = 137,634.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,634.35/389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.62

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