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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.70, 537.79 and 215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.70, 537.79 and 215.06 is: 296.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.70 : 537.79 = 215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.70/537.79 = 215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.70x = 537.79 × 215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.70x = 115,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,657.12/389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.79

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