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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.64, 538.21 and 291.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.64, 538.21 and 291.22 is: 402.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.64 : 538.21 = 291.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.64/538.21 = 291.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.64x = 538.21 × 291.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.64x = 156,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,737.52/389.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.26

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