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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.79, 538.09 and 337.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.79, 538.09 and 337.39 is: 465.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.79 : 538.09 = 337.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.79/538.09 = 337.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.79x = 538.09 × 337.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.79x = 181,547.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,547.41/389.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.76

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