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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.44, 537.48 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.44, 537.48 and 291.04 is: 401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.44 : 537.48 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.44/537.48 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.44x = 537.48 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.44x = 156,428.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,428.18/389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.67

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