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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.41, 537.35 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.41, 537.35 and 214.74 is: 296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.41 : 537.35 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.41/537.35 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.41x = 537.35 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.41x = 115,389.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,389.47/389.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.32

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