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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.55, 552.20 and 389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.55, 552.20 and 389.40 is: 535.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.55 : 552.20 = 389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.55/552.20 = 389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.55x = 552.20 × 389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.55x = 215,024.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,024.73/401.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.49

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