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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.94, 740.52 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.94, 740.52 and 389.16 is: 536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.94 : 740.52 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.94/740.52 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.94x = 740.52 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.94x = 288,180.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,180.76/536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.71

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