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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.42, 537.43 and 377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.42, 537.43 and 377.31 is: 520.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.42 : 537.43 = 377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.42/537.43 = 377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.42x = 537.43 × 377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.42x = 202,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,775.97/389.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.71

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