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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.74, 537.90 and 296.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.74, 537.90 and 296.33 is: 408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.74 : 537.90 = 296.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.74/537.90 = 296.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.74x = 537.90 × 296.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.74x = 159,397.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,397.25/389.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.99

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