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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.67, 537.54 and 361.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.67, 537.54 and 361.87 is: 499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.67 : 537.54 = 361.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.67/537.54 = 361.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.67x = 537.54 × 361.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.67x = 194,519.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,519.60/389.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.19

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