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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.01, 535.23 and 340.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.01, 535.23 and 340.01 is: 467.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.01 : 535.23 = 340.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.01/535.23 = 340.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.01x = 535.23 × 340.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.01x = 181,980.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,980.88/389.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.81

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