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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 536.96 and 381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 536.96 and 381.76 is: 525.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 536.96 = 381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/536.96 = 381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 536.96 × 381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 204,989.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,989.85/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.72

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