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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.19, 739.80 and 389.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.19, 739.80 and 389.13 is: 536.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.19 : 739.80 = 389.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.19/739.80 = 389.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.19x = 739.80 × 389.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.19x = 287,878.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,878.37/536.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.90

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