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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.62, 537.78 and 307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.62, 537.78 and 307 is: 423.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.62 : 537.78 = 307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.62/537.78 = 307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.62x = 537.78 × 307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.62x = 165,098.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,098.46/389.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.74

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