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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.10, 583.65 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.10, 583.65 and 336.90 is: 505.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.10 : 583.65 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.10/583.65 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.10x = 583.65 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.10x = 196,631.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,631.69/389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.35

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