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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.52, 537.18 and 358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.52, 537.18 and 358.50 is: 494.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.52 : 537.18 = 358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.52/537.18 = 358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.52x = 537.18 × 358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.52x = 192,579.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,579.03/389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.40

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