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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.04, 584.84 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.04, 584.84 and 325.04 is: 488.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.04 : 584.84 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.04/584.84 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.04x = 584.84 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.04x = 190,096.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,096.39/389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.63

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