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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.52, 537.24 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.52, 537.24 and 301.92 is: 416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.52 : 537.24 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.52/537.24 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.52x = 537.24 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.52x = 162,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,203.50/389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.42

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