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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.19, 581.88 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.19, 581.88 and 332.10 is: 496.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.19 : 581.88 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.19/581.88 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.19x = 581.88 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.19x = 193,242.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,242.35/389.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.52

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