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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.93, 537.41 and 291.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.93, 537.41 and 291.65 is: 401.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.93 : 537.41 = 291.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.93/537.41 = 291.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.93x = 537.41 × 291.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.93x = 156,733.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,733.67/389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.96

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