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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.55, 537.26 and 291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.55, 537.26 and 291.54 is: 402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.55 : 537.26 = 291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.55/537.26 = 291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.55x = 537.26 × 291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.55x = 156,631.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,631.32/389.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.08

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