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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.76, 537.84 and 312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.76, 537.84 and 312 is: 430.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.76 : 537.84 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.76/537.84 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.76x = 537.84 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.76x = 167,806.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,806.08/389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.54

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