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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.91, 741.59 and 389.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.91, 741.59 and 389.31 is: 537.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.91 : 741.59 = 389.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.91/741.59 = 389.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.91x = 741.59 × 389.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.91x = 288,708.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,708.40/536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.72

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