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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.71, 537.77 and 232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.71, 537.77 and 232.34 is: 320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.71 : 537.77 = 232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.71/537.77 = 232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.71x = 537.77 × 232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.71x = 124,942.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,942.79/389.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.60

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