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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.90, 534.57 and 382.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.90, 534.57 and 382.98 is: 525.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.90 : 534.57 = 382.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.90/534.57 = 382.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.90x = 534.57 × 382.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.90x = 204,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,729.62/389.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.09

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