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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.69, 537.68 and 315.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.69, 537.68 and 315.87 is: 435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.69 : 537.68 = 315.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.69/537.68 = 315.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.69x = 537.68 × 315.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.69x = 169,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,835.40/389.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.82

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