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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.79, 537.75 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.79, 537.75 and 301.29 is: 415.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.79 : 537.75 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.79/537.75 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.79x = 537.75 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.79x = 162,018.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,018.70/389.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.66

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