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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.32, 532.25 and 389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.32, 532.25 and 389.32 is: 532.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.32 : 532.25 = 389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.32/532.25 = 389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.32x = 532.25 × 389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.32x = 207,215.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,215.57/389.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.25

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