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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.62, 538.15 and 283.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.62, 538.15 and 283.10 is: 391.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.62 : 538.15 = 283.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.62/538.15 = 283.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.62x = 538.15 × 283.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.62x = 152,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,350.27/389.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.02

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