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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.22, 586.30 and 356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.22, 586.30 and 356.02 is: 536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.22 : 586.30 = 356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.22/586.30 = 356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.22x = 586.30 × 356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.22x = 208,734.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,734.53/389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.29

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