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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.76, 537.89 and 215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.76, 537.89 and 215.12 is: 296.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.76 : 537.89 = 215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.76/537.89 = 215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.76x = 537.89 × 215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.76x = 115,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,707.13/389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.87

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