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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.06, 740.89 and 389.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.06, 740.89 and 389.37 is: 537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.06 : 740.89 = 389.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.06/740.89 = 389.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.06x = 740.89 × 389.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.06x = 288,480.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,480.34/537.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.15

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