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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.73, 538.04 and 301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.73, 538.04 and 301.03 is: 415.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.73 : 538.04 = 301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.73/538.04 = 301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.73x = 538.04 × 301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.73x = 161,966.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,966.18/389.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.59

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