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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.61, 536.96 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.61, 536.96 and 291.20 is: 401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.61 : 536.96 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.61/536.96 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.61x = 536.96 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.61x = 156,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,360.80/389.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.33

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