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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.64, 537.09 and 284.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.64, 537.09 and 284.74 is: 392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.64 : 537.09 = 284.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.64/537.09 = 284.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.64x = 537.09 × 284.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.64x = 152,930.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,930.91/389.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.49

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