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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.24, 584.40 and 340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.24, 584.40 and 340.40 is: 511.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.24 : 584.40 = 340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.24/584.40 = 340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.24x = 584.40 × 340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.24x = 198,929.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,929.76/389.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.07

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