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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.25, 537.57 and 386.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.25, 537.57 and 386.55 is: 533.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.25 : 537.57 = 386.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.25/537.57 = 386.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.25x = 537.57 × 386.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.25x = 207,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,797.68/389.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.84

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