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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.74, 537.85 and 215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.74, 537.85 and 215.09 is: 296.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.74 : 537.85 = 215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.74/537.85 = 215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.74x = 537.85 × 215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.74x = 115,682.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,682.93/389.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.82

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