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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.45, 534.14 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.45, 534.14 and 369.66 is: 507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.45 : 534.14 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.45/534.14 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.45x = 534.14 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.45x = 197,450.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,450.19/389.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.00

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