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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.67, 537.74 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.67, 537.74 and 215.01 is: 296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.67 : 537.74 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.67/537.74 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.67x = 537.74 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.67x = 115,619.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,619.48/389.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.71

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