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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.25, 583.61 and 335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.25, 583.61 and 335.25 is: 502.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.25 : 583.61 = 335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.25/583.61 = 335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.25x = 583.61 × 335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.25x = 195,653.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,653.58/389.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.64

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