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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.03, 584.35 and 328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.03, 584.35 and 328.28 is: 493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.03 : 584.35 = 328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.03/584.35 = 328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.03x = 584.35 × 328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.03x = 191,830.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,830.42/389.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.10

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