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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.18, 584.58 and 342.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.18, 584.58 and 342.20 is: 514.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.18 : 584.58 = 342.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.18/584.58 = 342.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.18x = 584.58 × 342.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.18x = 200,043.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,043.28/389.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.01

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