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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.94, 537.51 and 284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.94, 537.51 and 284.88 is: 392.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.94 : 537.51 = 284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.94/537.51 = 284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.94x = 537.51 × 284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.94x = 153,125.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,125.85/389.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.69

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