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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.76, 538.05 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.76, 538.05 and 296.52 is: 409.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.76 : 538.05 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.76/538.05 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.76x = 538.05 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.76x = 159,542.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,542.59/389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.34

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