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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.81, 538.10 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.81, 538.10 and 301.32 is: 415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.81 : 538.10 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.81/538.10 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.81x = 538.10 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.81x = 162,140.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,140.29/389.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.95

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