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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.91, 537.30 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.91, 537.30 and 291.50 is: 401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.91 : 537.30 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.91/537.30 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.91x = 537.30 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.91x = 156,620.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,620.26/389.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.68

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