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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.91, 538.34 and 301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.91, 538.34 and 301.23 is: 415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.91 : 538.34 = 301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.91/538.34 = 301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.91x = 538.34 × 301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.91x = 162,162.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,162.65/389.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.90

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