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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.44, 536.92 and 284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.44, 536.92 and 284.55 is: 392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.44 : 536.92 = 284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.44/536.92 = 284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.44x = 536.92 × 284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.44x = 152,780.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,780.59/389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.31

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