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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.27, 536.67 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.27, 536.67 and 310.86 is: 428.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.27 : 536.67 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.27/536.67 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.27x = 536.67 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.27x = 166,829.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,829.24/389.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.57

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