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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.75, 537.32 and 283.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.75, 537.32 and 283.31 is: 390.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.75 : 537.32 = 283.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.75/537.32 = 283.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.75x = 537.32 × 283.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.75x = 152,226.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,226.15/389.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.57

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