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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.78, 537.55 and 337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.78, 537.55 and 337.30 is: 465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.78 : 537.55 = 337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.78/537.55 = 337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.78x = 537.55 × 337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.78x = 181,316.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,316.96/389.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.18

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