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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.01, 741.48 and 389.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.01, 741.48 and 389.99 is: 538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.01 : 741.48 = 389.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.01/741.48 = 389.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.01x = 741.48 × 389.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.01x = 289,169.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,169.79/537.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.48

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