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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.59, 537.56 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.59, 537.56 and 302.92 is: 417.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.59 : 537.56 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.59/537.56 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.59x = 537.56 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.59x = 162,837.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,837.68/389.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.97

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