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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.86, 537.69 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.86, 537.69 and 320.20 is: 441.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.86 : 537.69 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.86/537.69 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.86x = 537.69 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.86x = 172,168.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,168.34/389.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.62

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