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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.97, 537.93 and 296.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.97, 537.93 and 296.55 is: 409.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.97 : 537.93 = 296.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.97/537.93 = 296.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.97x = 537.93 × 296.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.97x = 159,523.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,523.14/389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.07

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