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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.34, 537.44 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.34, 537.44 and 306.72 is: 423.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.34 : 537.44 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.34/537.44 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.34x = 537.44 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.34x = 164,842.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,842.06/389.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.39

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