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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.63, 537.72 and 215.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.63, 537.72 and 215.00 is: 296.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.63 : 537.72 = 215.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.63/537.72 = 215.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.63x = 537.72 × 215.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.63x = 115,611.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,611.14/389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.72

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