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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.48, 536.64 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.48, 536.64 and 291.08 is: 401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.48 : 536.64 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.48/536.64 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.48x = 536.64 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.48x = 156,205.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,205.17/389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.06

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