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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.39, 537.02 and 284.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.39, 537.02 and 284.83 is: 392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.39 : 537.02 = 284.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.39/537.02 = 284.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.39x = 537.02 × 284.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.39x = 152,959.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,959.41/389.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.82

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