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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.65, 537.73 and 215.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.65, 537.73 and 215.00 is: 296.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.65 : 537.73 = 215.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.65/537.73 = 215.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.65x = 537.73 × 215.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.65x = 115,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,608.72/389.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.70

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