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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.96, 806.52 and 389.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.96, 806.52 and 389.72 is: 584.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.96 : 806.52 = 389.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.96/806.52 = 389.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.96x = 806.52 × 389.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.96x = 314,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,316.97/537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.28

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