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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.03, 582.86 and 346.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.03, 582.86 and 346.66 is: 519.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.03 : 582.86 = 346.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.03/582.86 = 346.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.03x = 582.86 × 346.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.03x = 202,051.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,051.06/389.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.37

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