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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.41, 538.25 and 341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.41, 538.25 and 341.42 is: 471.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.41 : 538.25 = 341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.41/538.25 = 341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.41x = 538.25 × 341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.41x = 183,764.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,764.92/389.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.91

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