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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.76, 537.54 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.76, 537.54 and 301.26 is: 415.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.76 : 537.54 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.76/537.54 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.76x = 537.54 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.76x = 161,939.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,939.30/389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.48

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