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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.94, 538.55 and 365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.94, 538.55 and 365.37 is: 504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.94 : 538.55 = 365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.94/538.55 = 365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.94x = 538.55 × 365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.94x = 196,770.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,770.01/389.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.62

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